Description
Emerald Crescent is a kilij, the Turkish cavalry sword, built to show what a kilij is really about. Thirty inches overall, deeply curved, with the back of the blade widening into a broad flare in the last stretch before the point. That flare is the yelman, and it separates a kilij from every other curved sword.
The steel is hand-forged Damascus in a feather pattern, high polished, with a narrow fuller along the spine. The grip is green stabilized wood set with silver rivets. The crossguard is hand engraved silver with downturned quillons and langets running onto the blade, and the pommel cap is engraved to match.
| Overall length | 30 inches |
| Blade | Deep curved kilij with yelman and spine fuller |
| Steel | Hand-forged Damascus, feather pattern |
| Finish | High polish |
| Grip | Green stabilized wood with silver rivets |
| Crossguard | Hand engraved silver, downturned quillons with langets |
| Pommel | Hand engraved silver cap |
| Presentation box | Optional — walnut with green velvet lining |
Who buys this one: collectors, and people buying a landmark gift. It is the most decorated sword we make in this group and the least pretending to be anything else. The engraving, the feather pattern and the optional walnut box all point the same way — made to be displayed and handed over.
What the yelman actually does
The widening at the back of the blade moves mass forward and outward, past the axis you swing around. On horseback that mattered: it let a rider put weight into a cut without a long, heavy blade. It also shifts the balance toward the tip, which is why a kilij feels front-loaded.
Feather pattern Damascus
Feather is one of the harder patterns to produce. The billet is split and folded so the layers open outward from a central line, and the result reads like the vane of a feather down the blade. It cannot be faked convincingly at this scale, which matters given how much printed steel is on the market — real versus printed Damascus covers what to look for, and how Damascus is forged explains where the figure comes from.
Silver fittings and the presentation box
The crossguard, rivets and pommel cap are hand engraved rather than cast with a pattern, so the cut lines vary slightly from piece to piece. The langets are the two tongues extending from the guard onto the flat of the blade; they steady the blade in the fitting and are a genuine kilij feature rather than an addition. Green stabilized wood is timber that has been resin-impregnated under vacuum, which is what stops a grip this slender from moving with the seasons. The walnut presentation box with green velvet lining is an option at checkout rather than standard equipment.
What it needs: hand-forged Damascus is high carbon and will rust if neglected. Wipe the blade after every handling and keep a light coat of mineral oil on it. Silver fittings tarnish over time and a silver cloth restores them. Keep abrasive polish away from the engraving, which would soften the cut lines. Store it dry and out of any sheath.
FAQs
Is the presentation box included? No — it is an option you add at checkout.
Are the fittings engraved by hand? Yes, individually, rather than stamped with a pattern.
What are the langets? The two tongues extending from the guard onto the flat of the blade. They steady the blade in the fitting and are a genuine kilij feature.
Will my pattern match the photograph? Same pattern type, its own figure. Feather Damascus never repeats.
What is the closest alternative? The Desert Sultan Arabian scimitar is the same length with a continuous curve and no yelman.
Make it a gift: add laser engraving at checkout, and consider the walnut box. Every order ships from Memphis, TN with a lifetime warranty — backed by 2,000+ verified customer reviews.
Model: BMK-1133
Daniel Myers –
Absolutely completely satisfied by this knife. Steel has a gorgeous pattern that looks different in every light. Handle feels amazing and the balance is perfect. Black Mamba Knives is quickly becoming my go to shop for knives. Can’t recommend this enough.
Jose Rogers –
Honestly one of my better purchases in a while. This has quickly replaced my old go to knife for field dressing. Shipping was fast and everything arrived well packaged.
Linda Mitchell –
Wasn’t sure what to expect but this knife nailed it. Even the small details in the damascus pattern are crisp and clean. This is my new favorite in the collection.
Linda Castillo –
My father in law couldn’t stop talking about this after I unboxed it. Leather sheath is thick and well stitched. Not the cheap stuff you usually get. Weight and balance make it feel like a real working knife not some cheap import. Blade geometry makes it glide through cuts with barely any effort. Shipping was fast and everything arrived well packaged.
Rebecca Alvarez –
The moment I saw this in person I knew it was a keeper. Sheath snaps shut securely and doesn’t feel flimsy at all. Can’t say enough good things about this purchase. Love that this comes out of Memphis and still ships worldwide this quickly.
Amanda Vance –
Very disappointed with this knife. Sheath stitching was already coming apart on arrival. Would think twice before ordering again. Even with USA shipping this took way longer to arrive than promised.
Ruth White –
I collect knives and this one is top quality. Took it out camping right away and it handled everything I threw at it. Already thinking about what to order next from this company.
Malik Scott –
My wife couldn’t stop talking about this after I unboxed it.
David Martinez –
My whole family passed this knife around at dinner just to look at it. Every piece I’ve gotten from Black Mamba Knives has been solid. Steel has a gorgeous pattern that looks different in every light. Sheath snaps shut securely and doesn’t feel flimsy at all. Can’t wait to see what else this company has to offer.
Henry Thompson –
Couldn’t ask for a better knife honestly. You can tell it’s real American craftsmanship out of Memphis. Shipping was quick too. Weight and balance make it feel like a real working knife not some cheap import. Already planning my next pickup from this shop.
Joseph Long –
Did not expect this level of quality for the price. Edge retention has been great even after regular use in the field. Every piece of the fit and finish looks hand checked before it shipped. Handle feels amazing and the balance is perfect. Great buy overall.
Ronald Adams –
Got this as a retirement gift and it exceeded what I expected. Came in a nice gift box which made it feel even more special. Exactly the kind of quality that keeps me coming back.
Nicholas Mitchell –
Was nervous ordering something like this online but so glad I did. Pommel and guard are solid, no wobble anywhere on the knife. This is going straight into my daily rotation. Not my first order from Black Mamba Knives and it won’t be my last.
Michael Richardson –
This knife completely won me over the moment I picked it up. Took it out camping right away and it handled everything I threw at it. Handle has a great grip even with wet or gloved hands. So worth it.
Dennis Anderson –
This knife is solid. Just a couple small things kept it from 5 stars. Blade quality is solid. Arrived a bit less sharp than expected but a few passes on a strop fixed it. Sheath is nice. Wish it had more padding but it does the job. Solid pickup even with the small issues.