Kilij - Terminology

Terminology

Turkish language has a rich terminology involving swords, swordsmithing, parts and types of blades. Below is listed some of the terminology about names of the main parts of a kilij and scabbard in order of the term, literal translation of the Turkish word, and its equivalent in English terminology of swords.

Term Literal Translation Equivalent in English Sword Terminology - Meaning
Taban Base Overall metal body of the sword that is composed of tang and blade
Namlu Barrel Blade
Kabza Hilt Hilt
Balçak Guard
Siper Cover Quillion
Kuyruk or Tugru Tail Tang
Kulp Grip Grip
Kabza başı Head of the handle Pommel
Perçin or Çij Rivet Rivet
Ağız or Yalım Mouth Edge
Sırt Back Back
Yiv, Oluk or Göl Chamfer, Groove or Lake Fuller
Set Bank Ridge
Namlu boynu Neck of the blade Central narrow section of the blade
Yalman Double edged end section of the blade
Mahmuz Spur the bulged section in the blade's back, between neck and yalman
Namlu yüzü Face of the blade Flat of the blade
Süvre or Uç Point or Tip Point
Kın Scabbard Scabbard
Ağızlık Mouthpiece Locket
Çamurluk Bumper Chape
Balçak oyuğu Guard Cavity Section of the locket where handguard fits in.
Bilezik Bangle The part that attaches scabbard to carrying rings
Taşıma halkası Carrying ring Carrying ring
Gövde Body Main part of the scabbard

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