Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th July 2019, 04:41 AM
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By the way I have a very similar Yatagan which...
By the way I have a very similar Yatagan which came from Serbia but it never crossed my mind to doubt that it wasn’t Greek origin. Serbian Yatahans along with Bulgarians are almost all walrus or horn...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th July 2019, 04:39 AM
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It is not of course a definite answer but when...
It is not of course a definite answer but when you consider all the examples coming from Greek region of the Ottoman Empire this Yatagan is indeed Greek in origin. Of course the maker and owner was...
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4th July 2019, 06:18 PM
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3rd July 2019, 06:22 AM
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2nd July 2019, 09:13 AM
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Beautiful Black Sea Laz Yatagan for sale
It pains me to sell this beautiful Laz but I need to make room for a new addition to my collection.
This Laz is in excellent condition showing amazing craftsmanship on the blade and goat horn handle...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th June 2019, 07:26 PM
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I know what “Baashi-bozuuk” means but when the...
I know what “Baashi-bozuuk” means but when the “Baashi” used by itself it doesn’t mean anything, it simply makes no sense. I tried to look it up and it looks like it’s a common Somalian or African...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th June 2019, 05:57 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th June 2019, 03:22 AM
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What kind of wootz is this? Also inscription help
Is this a common wootz pattern for Yatagans? The date on it indicates to be from 1799. Where was this kind of Damascus blade made at the time ? Any ideas ?
Also I couldn’t read the last word in the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th June 2019, 08:09 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th April 2019, 02:55 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th April 2019, 02:51 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st March 2019, 07:24 AM
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22nd January 2019, 07:02 PM
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22nd January 2019, 05:15 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st December 2018, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 13,832
Ariel thank you for your response and I really...
Ariel thank you for your response and I really appreciate your expertise and knowledge. I completely agree with your opinion. It’s not a Black Sea Yatagan or Laz Bichak or a Laz Yatagan some would...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st December 2018, 04:13 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st December 2018, 12:16 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st December 2018, 12:13 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th December 2018, 11:48 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th December 2018, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 13,832
The resemblance comes from the leather weave on...
The resemblance comes from the leather weave on the scabbard . Also the handle is not typical of the Anatolian T shape handles. As well as the makers mark on the blade is not common on Anatolian or...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th December 2018, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 13
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Thank you for the input. I highly doubt it is...
Thank you for the input. I highly doubt it is from the Balkans. I am familiar with the Laz Yatagan and I do have some of my own. I also collect knives from the Black Sea region and this Yatagan very...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th December 2018, 08:15 AM
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Is this a Black Sea Yatagan?
Please provide some insights or some info on this interesting Yatagan. It is not a classic type and I believe it must from Black Sea or Caucasus region. What do you guys think ?
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30th December 2018, 08:03 AM
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22nd December 2018, 07:16 PM
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11th December 2018, 07:53 AM
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Interesting Pichog or Bichak type knife
I’m not exactly sure of the origins of this knife but it might be an Uighur knife or a Balkan knife. It is 8 inches long with a heavy blade and two different design markings on both sides of the...
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