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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