New yataghan: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus!

ariel · 9th June 2007, 09:22 PM

Just got this one.
Very unusual: agate Karabela-like handle with 3 tourmalines in gold ( one) and silver ( the other two) frames. The panel is separated from the tang and there is some old crumbly and black adhesive. The other panel is missing. The strap decor looks to me European.
The blade had a lot of superficial rust. Upon removing it, I could not find any markings but was struck by the structure of the blade. I quickly polished and etched it: WOOTZ!!!
Questions:
- Any ideas of the origin? European?
- Should I order a second panel ( also agate, of course) to make it complete?

9th June 2007, 09:22 PM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	New yataghan: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus! Just got this one. Very unusual: agate Karabela-like handle with 3 tourmalines in gold ( one) and silver ( the other two) frames. The panel is separated from the tang and there is some old crumbly and black adhesive. The other panel is missing. The strap decor looks to me European. The blade had a lot of superficial rust. Upon removing it, I could not find any markings but was struck by the structure of the blade. I quickly polished and etched it: WOOTZ!!! Questions: - Any ideas of the origin? European? - Should I order a second panel ( also agate, of course) to make it complete? Attached Images