HELP WITH A LARGE YATAGHAN!

ariel · 24th July 2010, 01:39 AM

Elgood's book on Balkan weapons ( pp.150-151) shows yataghans with karabela or kilij handles, crossguards and suspension rings: they all belonged to personalities in the Greek Navy.

Rick · 24th July 2010, 01:43 AM

Outstanding blade profile; beautiful curves !

Similar profile can be seen in Gerome's painting Heads Of The Rebel Beys .

24th July 2010, 01:39 AM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Elgood's book on Balkan weapons ( pp.150-151) shows yataghans with karabela or kilij handles, crossguards and suspension rings: they all belonged to personalities in the Greek Navy.

24th July 2010, 01:43 AM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Outstanding blade profile; beautiful curves ! Similar profile can be seen in Gerome's painting Heads Of The Rebel Beys .