Yataghan for discussion.

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Originally Posted by kronckew

Just acquired this straight yataghan, sold at auction as a:


Good antique Turkish or Ottoman, Yataghan sword in hard scabbard, overall length approximately 29". The blade has triple impressed marking. Metals seem to be silver and brass. Lots of silver pins on the grip. The grip hasn't any ears!


Needs a good cleaning. The white goop I'm hoping is metal polish residue. The brass 'tonku' came out nice, tho. Will post better pics when it arrives.



My Research points to Istanbul 1850-1890, the marks being a guild mark or the maker's personal mark.

Any ideas on its age and area of origin welcome.



Thanks all...

I can't say much about the origin at this moment, except that I have seen most "straight" blade ones made in the Bay of Kotor but also being re-used at their time ( 1800-1900).
The scabbard's end on first sight doesn't look like Montenegrin....but I could be mistaken by the only picture;
if possible could you post a closer one of its end..? as I am most curious to learn more

Looking very much forward seeing it cleaned but in general I'ld say
"lovely jubbly"

a very nice good looking one and specially the handle's decoration is more than nice ! My compliments an excellent catch !!!