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28th December 2020, 06:11 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
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latest 2020 yataghan
Hello dear members,
I got this crude heavy yataghan. The delicate pattern on the blade contrasts with the heavy raw piece. I guess it's turkish ribbon so does it come from Turkey ? The hilt is interesting too: nice horn with silver nails, one ear was broken and has been changed/repaired Old replacement ? Maybe bakelite sadly no scabbard( like often ... ) What do you think about age, exact origin ? Kind regards |
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28th December 2020, 06:14 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 876
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blade and hilt...
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28th December 2020, 08:53 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
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Though it looks like twist core it does also remind me of jelly roll damascus as well.
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28th December 2020, 10:01 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Austria
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Yes, Turkish ribbon for sure.
The blade appears to have seen some real use. The hilt seems to be horn. You should examine it with a 5-10 magnifying glass and maybe will discover it is rhino horn. From what I see in the photos I believe it is quite likely. 19th century Turkey would be my guess.  Nice piece! |
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29th December 2020, 10:51 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Room 101, Glos. UK
Posts: 4,183
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Not all that crude, just built for use. ribbon core and rhino grip is hardly low-class. Repair to the ear look very well done.
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29th December 2020, 11:14 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Germany
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A very nice blade, but actually I don't see rhino horn.
The structure of the material seems to be wrong. Regards |
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