Ottoman Kard with Repurposed Yataghan Turkish Ribbon Blade

ALEX · 12th December 2015, 04:41 PM

Here's an example of "tribal" Ottoman kard with what seems to be repurposed yataghan blade. the blade was likely damaged and re-fitted into kard at the time it was still in use. It has 6-twisted core Turkish Ribbon pattern, stylized cartouche and punched star-patterned symbols typical of Yataghan blades, and also three inscribed Arabic words/names. The handle is bone with brass studs, shell and coral inserts and ivory final. Similar handle decorations are found on Syrian shamshir handles of 19th C Ottoman period. so I think it could be of that area, or perhaps Balkan (Albanian?) Any comments are most welcome.

12th December 2015, 04:41 PM	#1
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 935	Ottoman Kard with Repurposed Yataghan Turkish Ribbon Blade Here's an example of "tribal" Ottoman kard with what seems to be repurposed yataghan blade. the blade was likely damaged and re-fitted into kard at the time it was still in use. It has 6-twisted core Turkish Ribbon pattern, stylized cartouche and punched star-patterned symbols typical of Yataghan blades, and also three inscribed Arabic words/names. The handle is bone with brass studs, shell and coral inserts and ivory final. Similar handle decorations are found on Syrian shamshir handles of 19th C Ottoman period. so I think it could be of that area, or perhaps Balkan (Albanian?) Any comments are most welcome. Attached Images