Newly acquired yataghan for comment.

drac2k · 30th December 2014, 09:31 PM

Thanks, Teodor, your post was very informative, especially the part about metal handles being from the Western Balkans. I thought, since the scabbard was very distinctive, it might lend a clue, especially since I saw some yataghans with such sheaths attributed to the Black Sea Area.
I realize that with posting, it is "hit or miss ;" I was trying to interject a little(a very little), humor .
Regards,
David

estcrh · 31st December 2014, 06:48 AM

I can not add much other then what I have observed on other yatagans. First, the scabbard is not your typical Ottoman scabbard so unless it is identifiable as being from a specific region or culture it will not help much. Second, the workmanship on this yatagan is a bit crude, it appears to have been rehilted at some point or repaired. This type with a metal hilt is not as common as others, here is another more ornate example.

31st December 2014, 06:48 AM	#2
estcrh Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,492	I can not add much other then what I have observed on other yatagans. First, the scabbard is not your typical Ottoman scabbard so unless it is identifiable as being from a specific region or culture it will not help much. Second, the workmanship on this yatagan is a bit crude, it appears to have been rehilted at some point or repaired. This type with a metal hilt is not as common as others, here is another more ornate example. Attached Images

30th December 2014, 09:31 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,306	Thanks, Teodor, your post was very informative, especially the part about metal handles being from the Western Balkans. I thought, since the scabbard was very distinctive, it might lend a clue, especially since I saw some yataghans with such sheaths attributed to the Black Sea Area. I realize that with posting, it is "hit or miss ;" I was trying to interject a little(a very little), humor . Regards, David