tyyumidor

Tyuumidor is a type of finned sword originating from the earlier half of the 17th century. The exact location and time period of its emergence are unclear, but it is speculated to have originated in Eastern Europe or Asia. Few historical records and limited surviving artifacts are available to provide concrete information about this type of sword.

Characteristics of tyuumidor are somewhat varied, but generally, it is described as a slender sword with a cruciform hilt and a symmetrical, usually curved blade featuring a pointed tip and one or more curved or spear-like protrusions along its length, known as fins. Some variations have a broader or more narrowly angled blade, and differences can also be found in the design of the hilt, guard, or handle. The presence and arrangement of these features can be distinct among different examples of the tyuumidor.

Two main periods of tyuumidor development are characterized in available literature: earlier and more simplified versions, typically without the long fins, and later iterations featuring the characteristic abbreviated version of this pointing design element. However, some sources indicate that these features varied greatly, making the tyuumidor a rather complex topic in terms of identifying exact typologies. The inspiration and influences that contributed to the development of the tyuumidor are debated, but it is thought that various regional styles and metalworking techniques from disparate cultures most likely played a part in shaping this finned sword.

Unfortunately, potential explanations, origins, and detailed influences of the tyuumidor remain somewhat unclear and are subject to research limitations.