Origin of this Yataghan? (With pictures!)

Kubur · 16th July 2019, 11:09 PM

Maybe this one

ariel · 16th July 2019, 11:59 PM

I also agree with Teodor: rehilted Cretan yataghan.
As to attributing it to the Ottoman Empire, let’s not forget that in the early 19 century Balkans, Crete, Greece were all parts of it.

16th July 2019, 11:09 PM	#1
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	Maybe this one Attached Images

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

16th July 2019, 11:59 PM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	I also agree with Teodor: rehilted Cretan yataghan. As to attributing it to the Ottoman Empire, let’s not forget that in the early 19 century Balkans, Crete, Greece were all parts of it.