Early Yataghan for Comments and Discussion

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Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

I do not know about the other examples you mentioned, but I suspect most blades with "Turkish ribbon" to be late 19th century or early 20th century.

It wouldn't be an exception for the most prestigious auction houses to be dead wrong on dating their lots. Museums also...

From practical, mechanical point of view, "Turkish ribbon" pattern weld serves solely decorative reasons and does not contribute positively to the mechanical properties of the blade... on contrary.

But this is only my opinion, based on my own observations and personal research.

Ultimately, people believe what they want to believe.

Hello Marius,

I don't have an opinion myself on the subject but I know that everybody can be deadly wrong, also so called experts.
I miss a few words in your statement: "I could be wrong!"
I've noticed every time again that people put their personal opinion as a fact. I am careful with such statements, my two cents!

Regards,
Detlef