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Emanuel · 5th June 2006, 04:36 AM

Hello Ariel,
The question of the oldest yataghan has been bugging me since you posted that old example. If the earliest yataghan dates from 1526/27 or even 1460/61, how were janissaries equipped prior to the introduction of this weapon? Did they use kilic?

Regards,
Emanuel

5th June 2006, 04:36 AM	#13
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Hello Ariel, The question of the oldest yataghan has been bugging me since you posted that old example. If the earliest yataghan dates from 1526/27 or even 1460/61, how were janissaries equipped prior to the introduction of this weapon? Did they use kilic? Regards, Emanuel