Yatagan Question

Spunjer · 5th November 2006, 02:46 AM

found this yatagan on a local gunshow. i was wondering if anyone can shed light on this sword. handle is made out of horn, with those "button" designs. i'm not sure what's the significance of those decoration on the handle, and really appreciate if anyone can shed a light on this. any comments is appreciated. thanks in advance...

OAL= 28"
Blade = 24.5"

Spunjer · 5th November 2006, 02:49 AM

there's a mark on the blade. any significance, and what does it mean?

Rivkin · 5th November 2006, 03:24 AM

I can't really read arabic, but it seems to be "amale ali" (made by ali) to me.

Zifir · 5th November 2006, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rivkin

I can't really read arabic, but it seems to be "amale ali" (made by ali) to me.

This should be an extreme state of humbleness...

joshualayne · 5th November 2006, 07:00 AM

The 'buttons' seem to be a nuclear symbol. I would secure this yataghan behind some lead bricks

just kidding - very nice piece.

j.

ingelred · 5th November 2006, 01:04 PM

Hello,

this kind of "nuclear symbol" decoration can often be seen on Bosnian Bishaqs of the mid to late 19th century.

Best regards, Helge

Spunjer · 5th November 2006, 01:45 PM

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The 'buttons' seem to be a nuclear symbol. I would secure this yataghan behind some lead bricks..

lol, that's what i told the seller when i first saw it. what is so amazing is there seems to be greenish material embedded within the the brass or copper 'buttons'. does anyone know the significance of this? also, what is the provenance of this yatagan?

btw, thanks for the comments so far...

Battara · 6th November 2006, 09:22 PM

Hi Spunger,

The "buttons" are characteristic of Ottoman work, usually seen in flintlocks and in Balkan daggers. Perhaps this is Balkan?

Ian · 13th November 2006, 06:57 PM

The owner of this yataghan has informed me that this sword is now for sale on eBay. Accordingly, I am moving this thread to Swap so that everyone is aware that it is now on eBay and for sale.

Please observe the EAA Forum policy about not commenting on active auctions. If you wish to correspond with Ron about this sale, please post your question in Swap or use the PM or email functions on this site.

Ian.

5th November 2006, 02:46 AM	#1
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	Yatagan Question found this yatagan on a local gunshow. i was wondering if anyone can shed light on this sword. handle is made out of horn, with those "button" designs. i'm not sure what's the significance of those decoration on the handle, and really appreciate if anyone can shed a light on this. any comments is appreciated. thanks in advance... OAL= 28" Blade = 24.5" Attached Images Last edited by Spunjer; 5th November 2006 at 04:16 AM.

5th November 2006, 02:49 AM	#2
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	there's a mark on the blade. any significance, and what does it mean? Attached Images

13th November 2006, 06:57 PM	#9
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,522	Moderator's Note ... The owner of this yataghan has informed me that this sword is now for sale on eBay. Accordingly, I am moving this thread to Swap so that everyone is aware that it is now on eBay and for sale. Please observe the EAA Forum policy about not commenting on active auctions. If you wish to correspond with Ron about this sale, please post your question in Swap or use the PM or email functions on this site. Ian. Last edited by Ian; 13th November 2006 at 07:01 PM.

5th November 2006, 03:24 AM	#3
Rivkin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 655	I can't really read arabic, but it seems to be "amale ali" (made by ali) to me.

5th November 2006, 07:00 AM	#5
joshualayne Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Half Moon Bay, CA Posts: 14	The 'buttons' seem to be a nuclear symbol. I would secure this yataghan behind some lead bricks just kidding - very nice piece. j.

5th November 2006, 01:04 PM	#6
ingelred Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Moenchengladbach, Germany Posts: 62	Hello, this kind of "nuclear symbol" decoration can often be seen on Bosnian Bishaqs of the mid to late 19th century. Best regards, Helge

6th November 2006, 09:22 PM	#8
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Hi Spunger, The "buttons" are characteristic of Ottoman work, usually seen in flintlocks and in Balkan daggers. Perhaps this is Balkan?