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Originally Posted by Kubur
No I don't think.
Not all the Yatagan are from the Balkans.
What make you think that?
It's a very strange yatagan...
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I have seen many yataghans from Turkey and other places besides the Balkans, I agree.
However, one of the classic signs of Balkan manufacture is the form of the hilt "ears" - when large like these are and in this form, they are more than not from the Balkans. Pieces from mainland Turkey exhibit much smaller "ears" if you can even call them that.
The one exception seems to come from Sarayevo where there is a form without "ears" at all, but more of a form of pistol grip.
One other note, the mounts on the top and bottom of the scabbard look more European to me, though close ups pictures would help.
i will agree that even for a Balkan example, this one is a little strange or unusual.