Yataghan blade

[erlikhan]

anybody can define?Does this blade look like damascus??
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[Oriental-Arms]

This is definitely a Damascus steel blade, pattern welded, in the pattern known as Turkish ribbon. It is clearly seen on the fifth photo from top. However the blade has seen better days and I wonder if it will be possible to polish and etch it so as to bring out the pattern.

Nice blade.

[erlikhan]

Thank you very much. As the pictures are the only clues I have , I couldnt determine. Offered in a local auction site. So, I can bid accordingly.
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