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Old 9th November 2013, 04:27 PM   #1
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Default Zeibek Yataghan with T-shaped pommel

Hi everyone,

Sharing some period pictures of Zeibeks with their characteristic yataghan with T-shaped pommel. Zeibeks were located on the Ionian coast, around Smyrna. A wikipedia entry suggests they are descended from Yoruk groups of Anatolia but I haven't tracked down a better source. Until now these yataghan were identified as eastern or western Anatolian. Maybe some connection there?

From what I've seen, this type of yataghan generally has thicker blades with an integral bolster, as opposed to the separate heavily decorated silver ones most often seen. Dated example generally fall in the second half of the 19th century.

Attached is also a typical T-pommel yataghan from Oriental-Arms.

Thoughts?

Emanuel
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