Newly acquired yataghan for comment.

estcrh · 31st December 2014, 05:48 AM

I can not add much other then what I have observed on other yatagans. First, the scabbard is not your typical Ottoman scabbard so unless it is identifiable as being from a specific region or culture it will not help much. Second, the workmanship on this yatagan is a bit crude, it appears to have been rehilted at some point or repaired. This type with a metal hilt is not as common as others, here is another more ornate example.

31st December 2014, 05:48 AM	#5
estcrh Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,492	I can not add much other then what I have observed on other yatagans. First, the scabbard is not your typical Ottoman scabbard so unless it is identifiable as being from a specific region or culture it will not help much. Second, the workmanship on this yatagan is a bit crude, it appears to have been rehilted at some point or repaired. This type with a metal hilt is not as common as others, here is another more ornate example. Attached Images