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25th December 2008, 03:25 PM
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yataghans in rough shape
here are a couple of recent yataghans i aquired. first one is quite rough but the stamping is very interesting anyone if possible read it. also the second one has a very interesting peice laminated to the top of the ferrule, very odd, anybody also possible to read the script??
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25th December 2008, 03:27 PM
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more pictures
more pictures
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25th December 2008, 06:17 PM
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D'you suppose that piece added to the handle was for a more ergonomic grip to suit a larger hand ?
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25th December 2008, 10:21 PM
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that could be the reason, the sword and grip fits much better in the hand with that peice added. or it could possibly be purely for looks, since i have never ever seen another yataghan like that.
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27th December 2008, 01:13 PM
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translation
Just wondering if anyone can translate the scipt. would be greatly appreciated.
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