Is there a manual for yatagans? - Ethnographic Arms & Armour

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Is there a manual for yatagans?

12th June 2006, 10:48 AM

kronckew

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

...in Balkans and Greece I have been told that the term 'karakulak' (=black ears?) is often colloquially applied to the yataghan ...

My Balkan/Bulgar Karakulak Yataghan (27" loa) to illustrate:

closeup of horn eared scales on grip

no hilt strapping, bolster forged integral to the weapon, no makers marks, carving or any decoration

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