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Gavin Nugent · 14th April 2011, 12:34 AM

Hi Rick,

Thanks for coming in and I am glad you found this piece interesting.

With no comparative examples of blade profile that I know of dating is pretty hard but I suspect 1750-1800 for the entire piece...would like to know more if any member or reader is more versed in the specifics of these weapons.

I'll endevour if time permits to post another photo of the Yelman looking on to the spine rather than profile.

There is an art to the design and angle of the suspension baldirc, the draw cut is perfect in that the blade's tip automatically, when drawn, slashes at throat level.

14th April 2011, 12:34 AM	#9
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Hi Rick, Thanks for coming in and I am glad you found this piece interesting. With no comparative examples of blade profile that I know of dating is pretty hard but I suspect 1750-1800 for the entire piece...would like to know more if any member or reader is more versed in the specifics of these weapons. I'll endevour if time permits to post another photo of the Yelman looking on to the spine rather than profile. There is an art to the design and angle of the suspension baldirc, the draw cut is perfect in that the blade's tip automatically, when drawn, slashes at throat level.