At 26 years old, the ruler of Damascus, Nur ad-Din, sent Saladin’s uncle, a prominent general, to assist an ally in Egypt. Obtenez des photos d'actualité haute résolution de qualité sur Getty Images Damascus became the main focus of rivalry between different branches of the family, changing hands a number of times before Ayyubid rule came to an end. Anybody who has a better knowledge of history wishes to enlighten me about the famous sword of Saladin. Saladin couldn’t study religion and philosophy forever—eventually, he was called to war. Whether he liked it or not, he would be forced to take up the sword before long. Sword of Saladin. The steel was then adapted and made in Syria, around Damascus, and it became known for its place of origin. GarethB. Wootz steel was originally made in India. Saladin sword features: Overall Length: 41-1/2" Blade Length: 35-1/2" Blade Width: 1-3/4" Blade Thickness: 3/16" Weight: 2 lbs / 10 oz Steel: 1065 High Carbon I've heard something similar, but the story I heard occoured during the second(?) Saladin, unimpressed, threw a silk pillow into the air and, as it fell, sliced it into ribbons with his Damascene blade. He Started Fighting as a Young Man. 24K gold plated scimitar. This is an unique oriental sword of the great commander of Muslim armies in the Holy land. Feb 3, 2001. Elsewhere, Saladin's descendants retained Aleppo, and the family of Al-Adil's other brother Nur ad-Din Shahanshah held Baalbek and Hama. Maybe even throw in a picture of the sword or a sketch.-----Make Love your strongest weapon. Oriental sword of Saladin, leader of Muslim armies against Crusaders. 4. 10. Wallpaper flare . Memorial to Saladin´s sword in Damascus, capital of Syria. In the twelfth century this material was imported from India and much prized—for example, when Saladin wanted to secure the help of the Muslim West he sent them, among other things, a present of Indian sword blades. True Damascus is made from crucible steel and is a much superior material from which to make blades. The key to the sword was the use of wootz. Another story relates that the Damascene blade was so flexible that a man could take the hilt in one hand and the point of the sword in the other, then bend the sword around his body and when released the blade would spring back to its original shape. Limited edition sword with 24K gold plated pommel and crossguard. Saladin’s greatest triumph Saladin’s sword, however, is the thing that interests us gear geeks the most. Saladin (1137/1138–1193) was a Muslim military and political leader who as sultan (or leader) led Islamic forces during the Crusades. Compassion your shield and forgiveness your armour. Feb 6, 2017 - Sword of Saladin with scabbard. Apr 23, 2001 #2. crusade, lead … Homs was held by the descendants of Al-Adil's uncle Shirkuh.