Qama
Encyclopedia
The qama is a type of long and wide fighting knife, native to Georgia
and neighboring regions. It resembles the Roman gladius
in form. although it is native to Georgia it originates from Persia.
Georgia (country)
Georgia is a sovereign state in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded to the west by the Black Sea, to the north by Russia, to the southwest by Turkey, to the south by Armenia, and to the southeast by Azerbaijan. The capital of...
and neighboring regions. It resembles the Roman gladius
Gladius
Gladius was the Latin word for sword, and is used to represent the primary sword of Ancient Roman soldiers. Early ancient Roman swords were similar to those used by the Greeks. From the 3rd century BC, the Romans adopted swords similar to those used by the Celtiberians and others during the early...
in form. although it is native to Georgia it originates from Persia.