An unusual Shaska

Jim McDougall · 3rd March 2016, 05:38 AM

Thank you Estcrh, I was pretty sure we were on the same page

Outstanding illustrations (as always) and incredible details.
With these Ottoman scabbards it seems I once knew the terms describing them (the distinct little 'springs' in the gap) but darned if I can find the notes.
It really is interesting to see the kinds of variations in weaponry the diversity of ethnicity in Ottoman forces brought.

estcrh · 3rd March 2016, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

With these Ottoman scabbards it seems I once knew the terms describing them (the distinct little 'springs' in the gap) but darned if I can find the notes.

Jim, I seem to remember a particular term as well, but "with characteristic Ottoman metal spiral stitched scabbard" works. This shashka appears to be another example.

3rd March 2016, 05:38 AM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,597	Thank you Estcrh, I was pretty sure we were on the same page Outstanding illustrations (as always) and incredible details. With these Ottoman scabbards it seems I once knew the terms describing them (the distinct little 'springs' in the gap) but darned if I can find the notes. It really is interesting to see the kinds of variations in weaponry the diversity of ethnicity in Ottoman forces brought.