The sword had a curved blade of approximately 90 centimeters (or 3 feet). It bore some relation to a scimitar and was classed as a superior weapon, except for its size.
*In Assassin's Creed, there were no Damage, Speed or Deflect statistics. Weapon strength was based on ranks, with the Syrian Sabre being the third out of four.
Ezio was seen wielding this sword during the execution of his father and brothers, despite the fact he retrieved the Common sword from his father's chest earlier.
It is considered the best sword in Assassin's Creed. However, its capabilities are considerably weaker in the subsequent games in the series.