wonderful Flyssa

TVV · 1st April 2010, 06:52 AM

Chregu,

Very nice flyssa. As Jim has pointed out, the blade is quite similar to that of a yataghan. To me, from all the theories on the origin of the flyssa, the one which claims that it is derived from the yataghan has always seemed as the most plausible. Thus I can imagine this particular one being an example of a transitional form, and therefore possibly quite early.

As for the hilt, rhino horn can be tricky and there is no way of telling without seeing a picture of a side that is cut across the grain. Maybe a picture of the pommell would help.

Regards,
Teodor

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1st April 2010, 06:52 AM	#4
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,724	Chregu, Very nice flyssa. As Jim has pointed out, the blade is quite similar to that of a yataghan. To me, from all the theories on the origin of the flyssa, the one which claims that it is derived from the yataghan has always seemed as the most plausible. Thus I can imagine this particular one being an example of a transitional form, and therefore possibly quite early. As for the hilt, rhino horn can be tricky and there is no way of telling without seeing a picture of a side that is cut across the grain. Maybe a picture of the pommell would help. Regards, Teodor