Early wootz yataghan

eftihis · 18th September 2015, 07:34 AM

The yataghan belongs to a friend, so these are the only other photos i have.
Regarding the silver covered handle, a possibility is that at some point the walrus ivory cracked and was cut in two pieces, so maybe the silver strip on top of it keeps everything firmly in place.

Sylektis · 22nd September 2015, 08:10 PM

Hi Eftihis, here is a yataghan with similar blade. I agreed with you for the repair of the handle. I believe that this was done in the Balkans later, late 18th century, early 19th.

18th September 2015, 07:34 AM	#1
eftihis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chania Crete Greece Posts: 511	The yataghan belongs to a friend, so these are the only other photos i have. Regarding the silver covered handle, a possibility is that at some point the walrus ivory cracked and was cut in two pieces, so maybe the silver strip on top of it keeps everything firmly in place. Attached Images

22nd September 2015, 08:10 PM	#2
Sylektis Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 139	Hi Eftihis, here is a yataghan with similar blade. I agreed with you for the repair of the handle. I believe that this was done in the Balkans later, late 18th century, early 19th. Attached Images