yataghans in rough shape

mavi1970 · 25th December 2008, 03:25 PM

here are a couple of recent yataghans i aquired. first one is quite rough but the stamping is very interesting anyone if possible read it. also the second one has a very interesting peice laminated to the top of the ferrule, very odd, anybody also possible to read the script??
thanks

mavi1970 · 25th December 2008, 03:27 PM

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Rick · 25th December 2008, 06:17 PM

D'you suppose that piece added to the handle was for a more ergonomic grip to suit a larger hand ?

mavi1970 · 25th December 2008, 10:21 PM

that could be the reason, the sword and grip fits much better in the hand with that peice added. or it could possibly be purely for looks, since i have never ever seen another yataghan like that.

mavi1970 · 27th December 2008, 01:13 PM

Just wondering if anyone can translate the scipt. would be greatly appreciated.
thanks

25th December 2008, 03:25 PM	#1
mavi1970 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: canada Posts: 90	yataghans in rough shape here are a couple of recent yataghans i aquired. first one is quite rough but the stamping is very interesting anyone if possible read it. also the second one has a very interesting peice laminated to the top of the ferrule, very odd, anybody also possible to read the script?? thanks Attached Images

25th December 2008, 03:27 PM	#2
mavi1970 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: canada Posts: 90	more pictures more pictures Attached Images

27th December 2008, 01:13 PM	#5
mavi1970 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: canada Posts: 90	translation Just wondering if anyone can translate the scipt. would be greatly appreciated. thanks

25th December 2008, 06:17 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	D'you suppose that piece added to the handle was for a more ergonomic grip to suit a larger hand ?

25th December 2008, 10:21 PM	#4
mavi1970 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: canada Posts: 90	that could be the reason, the sword and grip fits much better in the hand with that peice added. or it could possibly be purely for looks, since i have never ever seen another yataghan like that.