Yatagan Sword Shopping

Yatagan440 · 31st January 2007, 02:32 AM

Wow...lots of great information. Thanks TVV.

I have one question though. You mentioned: "Christians were not allowed to carry arms". But Montenegro is the only known country that has ever required every able male in their country to carry a revolver. I am not sure about yataghans but given that I would think swords would be permitted if guns were.

Attached is an interesting document for those interested in some Montenegrin Revolver history.

I find all this knowledge of yatagans from the Montenegrin/Balkan area interesting. If their is any other information I would be highly interested in reading it.

I purchased a book on ebay about Yatagans but I havent had much time to read it: HERE

And heres the article:

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TVV · 31st January 2007, 06:28 AM

Well, Montenegro was not part of the Ottoman Empire. On the contrary, in its fascinating history, this kingdom managed to maintain its freedom against the Ottoman Empire, serving as an inspiration to all the Christians in the rest of the Balkans. The constant threat the Ottomans posed made it necessary for every man in Montenegro to be well armed and prepared to perform military duty, thus King Nikola's decree. In contrast, Christians under the Ottomans were not allowed to carry any arms, as rebellions were a constant threat to the dying Empire.
Regards,
Teodor

31st January 2007, 02:32 AM	#1
Yatagan440 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 6	Wow...lots of great information. Thanks TVV. I have one question though. You mentioned: "Christians were not allowed to carry arms". But Montenegro is the only known country that has ever required every able male in their country to carry a revolver. I am not sure about yataghans but given that I would think swords would be permitted if guns were. Attached is an interesting document for those interested in some Montenegrin Revolver history. I find all this knowledge of yatagans from the Montenegrin/Balkan area interesting. If their is any other information I would be highly interested in reading it. I purchased a book on ebay about Yatagans but I havent had much time to read it: HERE And heres the article: http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...x759885640.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...x759884656.jpg Last edited by Yatagan440; 31st January 2007 at 05:06 PM.

31st January 2007, 06:28 AM	#2
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,725	Well, Montenegro was not part of the Ottoman Empire. On the contrary, in its fascinating history, this kingdom managed to maintain its freedom against the Ottoman Empire, serving as an inspiration to all the Christians in the rest of the Balkans. The constant threat the Ottomans posed made it necessary for every man in Montenegro to be well armed and prepared to perform military duty, thus King Nikola's decree. In contrast, Christians under the Ottomans were not allowed to carry any arms, as rebellions were a constant threat to the dying Empire. Regards, Teodor