gorgrian Khevsur "shashka"

[Norman McCormick]

Originally Posted by Kubur

if I'm not mistaken yelman is done for thrust.

Hi Kubur,
My reading is that the yelman would assist in cutting, attempting to bring forward the centre of percussion, quill point blades were a feature on some European blades to try and get the best of both worlds cut and thrust. Photo of a British quill point heavy cavalry sabre first quarter 19thC.
My Regards,
Norman.