Strange Yataghan

ham · 3rd February 2006, 08:27 PM

It might be wise not to write this sword off too quickly as an assembled piece.
I recall there was a thread a few years back regarding the Pandors, in fact there was even a photo of one forumite dressed as one? They, among others, used such hybrid weapons-- or influenced them, in any case. There was endless warfare throughout the 17th and 18th century between the Turks and most of the Eastern European powers. This is probably a captured Ottoman blade fitted up for a German or Austrian. The bladeform is consistent with an earlier dating, and this type is also often pattern welded.
Though the grip is provincial relative to others I've seen, I will venture a guess in the latter 18th century. Someone who is more knowledgeable about this form of guard can probably place it within a decade or two.

Ham

not2sharp · 4th February 2006, 01:31 AM

It might be wise not to write this sword off too quickly as an assembled piece.

If it is an assembled peice, it looks like the work was done quite some time ago. It also looks as though the new handle failed in use. So whomever bought this thing intended it for more then a simple wall hanger.

n2s

Battara · 4th February 2006, 09:32 PM

I would agree with you if it werent for the crossguard and the ferrule. The crossguard looks more chinese modern to me.

3rd February 2006, 08:27 PM	#1
ham Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 190	It might be wise not to write this sword off too quickly as an assembled piece. I recall there was a thread a few years back regarding the Pandors, in fact there was even a photo of one forumite dressed as one? They, among others, used such hybrid weapons-- or influenced them, in any case. There was endless warfare throughout the 17th and 18th century between the Turks and most of the Eastern European powers. This is probably a captured Ottoman blade fitted up for a German or Austrian. The bladeform is consistent with an earlier dating, and this type is also often pattern welded. Though the grip is provincial relative to others I've seen, I will venture a guess in the latter 18th century. Someone who is more knowledgeable about this form of guard can probably place it within a decade or two. Ham

4th February 2006, 01:31 AM	#2
not2sharp Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 210	It might be wise not to write this sword off too quickly as an assembled piece. If it is an assembled peice, it looks like the work was done quite some time ago. It also looks as though the new handle failed in use. So whomever bought this thing intended it for more then a simple wall hanger. n2s

4th February 2006, 09:32 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	I would agree with you if it werent for the crossguard and the ferrule. The crossguard looks more chinese modern to me.