An interesting Yataghan sword-stick for comment & analysis!

Nihl · 10th May 2021, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Kubur

Mmmmm nice screws and nail, definitively something recent, early or mid 20thc.

Those repairs certainly are, yes. Somehow I doubt the scales were that fractured when they were originally attached...

That said, the screws themselves actually look rather roughly made, so I suppose they could be original with the piece if the whole thing was made earlier. Maybe late 19th or something like that.

Saracen · 10th May 2021, 07:53 PM

The general shape is very similar to the Carpathian shepherd's ax-staff (valaška, fokos).
They were not always with an ax on the top; there were also other forms of pommel.
The authorities often tried to ban them because it was a serious weapon.
Maybe valaška with a blade inside is the result of such a prohibition?

10th May 2021, 07:53 PM	#2
Saracen Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 147	The general shape is very similar to the Carpathian shepherd's ax-staff (valaška, fokos). They were not always with an ax on the top; there were also other forms of pommel. The authorities often tried to ban them because it was a serious weapon. Maybe valaška with a blade inside is the result of such a prohibition? Attached Images Last edited by Saracen; 10th May 2021 at 08:03 PM.