My first yatagan
I recently acquired my first ever yatagan that seemed to go unnoticed by anyone else. I have never had any first hand experience with these, so any feedback and impressions are welcome.
Some initial specs:
Overall length (in scabbard) - 32.5 inches
Overall yatagan length - 29.25 inches
Blade length - 24 inches
Has a maker's mark that I hope can narrow a place of origin (fingers crossed).
It feels well balanced and nimble inches hand. Overall, seems a proper working piece. Of course, since no one else bid on it, I ready for feedback saying it is some recent tourist junk. But it dies seem to have legit age to the scabbard and mounts, so who knows. The price was safe enough to take the chance!
Using the sellers photos (for now). Thanks in advance!
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