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Old 5th July 2016, 11:49 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by Oliver Pinchot
The first one is a full-sized yataghan which was shortened at some point. It is dated 1250 (1834/5 c.e.) As Teodor suggested, it is likely Greek work. The scabbard is more generically Ottoman, a working-life replacement.

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