Help ID Yataghan. Is it Armenian? Russian?

RSWORD · 7th September 2009, 06:37 PM

I have an unusual Yataghan that I wanted to gather some opinions as to possible origins. I am leaning strongly towards Armenian as I have not found anything similar in any of my references. The hilt has a strong shasqua-esque look to it. The ribbed grip reminds me of many of the 19th century military pattern shasqua's and my example even has the bifurcated pommel like you find on shasqua's. The blade is forward curving much like that of a yataghan. The scabbard has a bit more of an Eastern flare to it but also seems to have a military feel to it. I look forward to comments on this pieces.

7th September 2009, 06:37 PM	#1
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,086	Help ID Yataghan. Is it Armenian? Russian? I have an unusual Yataghan that I wanted to gather some opinions as to possible origins. I am leaning strongly towards Armenian as I have not found anything similar in any of my references. The hilt has a strong shasqua-esque look to it. The ribbed grip reminds me of many of the 19th century military pattern shasqua's and my example even has the bifurcated pommel like you find on shasqua's. The blade is forward curving much like that of a yataghan. The scabbard has a bit more of an Eastern flare to it but also seems to have a military feel to it. I look forward to comments on this pieces. Attached Images