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Oliver Pinchot · 13th June 2016, 01:43 PM

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.

13th June 2016, 01:43 PM	#9
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 456	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.