Ottoman Yataghan

Unclebob · 12th March 2018, 03:55 PM

Picked up this Yataghan this week. Nice old piece, with a bit of an untidy handle. Nice mark on the blade (any clues?).
It looks like the grip is a type of Horn? Blade is 23" with a 5" handle.
Any ideas on the age of this; I admit I know very little about them!

Sajen · 12th March 2018, 06:35 PM

It's from Bosnia I think, for the handle material we need better pictures but could be rhino horn. Mid 19th century would be my guess but I am not an expert so take my comment with a grain of salt.

Regards,
Detlef

kai · 12th March 2018, 07:47 PM

Hello Bob,

We need a close-up of the mark!

And for the horn, a top view close-up (of the end of the pommel) would be needed, too!

Regards,
Kai

Unclebob · 12th March 2018, 08:45 PM

I'll try and get the mark up larger. trouble is my camera is pants!

kai · 15th March 2018, 01:19 PM

Hello Bob,

Quote:

I'll try and get the mark up larger. trouble is my camera is pants!

The mark is obscured by rust and lots of grime. If you were to clean it thoroughly (also preferable for long-term preservation), a new pic like this would probably do!

Regards,
Kai

Unclebob · 12th March 2018, 08:51 PM

Managed to get one half in focus!

kai · 15th March 2018, 01:20 PM

Hello Bob,

Quote:

Managed to get one half in focus!

Looks like regular horn to me.

Regards,
Kai

Kubur · 15th March 2018, 07:52 PM

I disagree these inlays are not only from Sarajavo but also very Turkish
look at the guns, long guns and powder flasks...
Could be a Turkish yataghan

Battara · 12th March 2018, 11:22 PM

The insets and missing insets as well as the shape of the hilt indicate to me Serbia, 19th century.

Sajen · 12th March 2018, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

The insets and missing insets as well as the shape of the hilt indicate to me Serbia, 19th century.

Hello Jose,
I know this sort of handle inlays from Sarjevo knives, see here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=sarajevo

Regards,
Detlef

OsobistGB · 13th March 2018, 10:28 PM

The yatagan is from Bosnia.

Unclebob · 14th March 2018, 08:57 PM

Many thanks for all your input, Guys.

12th March 2018, 03:55 PM	#1
Unclebob Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 21	Ottoman Yataghan Picked up this Yataghan this week. Nice old piece, with a bit of an untidy handle. Nice mark on the blade (any clues?). It looks like the grip is a type of Horn? Blade is 23" with a 5" handle. Any ideas on the age of this; I admit I know very little about them! Attached Images

12th March 2018, 08:45 PM	#4
Unclebob Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 21	I'll try and get the mark up larger. trouble is my camera is pants! Attached Images

12th March 2018, 08:51 PM	#6
Unclebob Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 21	Managed to get one half in focus! Attached Images

12th March 2018, 06:35 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,126	It's from Bosnia I think, for the handle material we need better pictures but could be rhino horn. Mid 19th century would be my guess but I am not an expert so take my comment with a grain of salt. Regards, Detlef

12th March 2018, 07:47 PM	#3
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Bob, We need a close-up of the mark! And for the horn, a top view close-up (of the end of the pommel) would be needed, too! Regards, Kai

15th March 2018, 07:52 PM	#8
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	I disagree these inlays are not only from Sarajavo but also very Turkish look at the guns, long guns and powder flasks... Could be a Turkish yataghan

12th March 2018, 11:22 PM	#9
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,257	The insets and missing insets as well as the shape of the hilt indicate to me Serbia, 19th century.

13th March 2018, 10:28 PM	#11
OsobistGB Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 95	The yatagan is from Bosnia.

14th March 2018, 08:57 PM	#12
Unclebob Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 21	Many thanks for all your input, Guys.