Yataghan/ Interesting Scabbard

rand · 25th September 2016, 03:09 PM

Can anyone translate the writing on blade?

Thanks,

Battara · 25th September 2016, 07:32 PM

Rand, I have also worked on low silver content and that black patina can be crazy to get off unless you have jeweler's polishing equipment (which I have).

Also even sterling silver after a time will have a green patina in places.

rand · 25th September 2016, 09:45 PM

Battara,

There is always a chance it could be low grade silver, but I have serious doubt about that. Have had many yataghans with silver scabbards, chapes and throats, but never came across one such as this. If you have a test to suggest let me know.

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25th September 2016, 03:09 PM	#1
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 539	Can anyone translate the writing on blade? Thanks,

25th September 2016, 07:32 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,282	Rand, I have also worked on low silver content and that black patina can be crazy to get off unless you have jeweler's polishing equipment (which I have). Also even sterling silver after a time will have a green patina in places.

25th September 2016, 09:45 PM	#3
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 539	Battara, There is always a chance it could be low grade silver, but I have serious doubt about that. Have had many yataghans with silver scabbards, chapes and throats, but never came across one such as this. If you have a test to suggest let me know.