Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Ottoman Yataghan inscription on the blade

eftihis · 29th November 2021, 07:57 AM

While i agree that this is a cretan yataghan, i dont think that the date 1826 has any significance as far as yataghan construction is concerned. Yes the yanijar corps were abolished at that date, but this had no influence in yataghan production!

29th November 2021, 07:57 AM	#5
eftihis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chania Crete Greece Posts: 511	While i agree that this is a cretan yataghan, i dont think that the date 1826 has any significance as far as yataghan construction is concerned. Yes the yanijar corps were abolished at that date, but this had no influence in yataghan production!