Yataghan for Comment

TVV · 23rd August 2013, 01:07 AM

My opinion is very similar to Ariel's. The form with non-decorated, steel bolster and the engraved pattern at the beginning of the blade towards the spine are all typical of what in Bulgaria is called "karakulak". I suspect that the wooden hilt is a replacement.

62 cm is longer than usual, but not unheard of. It certainly places this one more into the "combat/self defense" category as opposed to a more common "utility" example. Nice find,

Teodor

23rd August 2013, 01:07 AM	#5
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,660	My opinion is very similar to Ariel's. The form with non-decorated, steel bolster and the engraved pattern at the beginning of the blade towards the spine are all typical of what in Bulgaria is called "karakulak". I suspect that the wooden hilt is a replacement. 62 cm is longer than usual, but not unheard of. It certainly places this one more into the "combat/self defense" category as opposed to a more common "utility" example. Nice find, Teodor