Max lenght of a Laz Bichagi - Black Sea Yataghan

Valjhun · 6th June 2006, 07:05 PM

What would be the max lenght of any known black sea yataghan?

The one in my collection has a lenght of 54 cm.

A friend of mine told me that his specimen has a blade lenght of around 80 cm, I cannot wait visiting him (hope in the next month) and take the photos (and post them here) of that monster.

ErnestoJuan · 6th June 2006, 07:12 PM

Hi Vahljun,

My BSY is 74 cm's, measured in a straight line from the top middle of the hilt to the point of the blade.

note: this picture is taken by the seller, I do have the permission to post these.

ErnestoJuan · 6th June 2006, 07:30 PM

A well known seller has a BSY for sale that measures approximately 34 inches:

" Good condition overall, scabbard lacking cloth binding and with top and small upper section missing, old glued crack repair, sword very good condition. 34 inches long approximately. Black Sea area, early 19th Century."

6th June 2006, 07:05 PM	#1
Valjhun Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 692	Max lenght of a Laz Bichagi - Black Sea Yataghan What would be the max lenght of any known black sea yataghan? The one in my collection has a lenght of 54 cm. A friend of mine told me that his specimen has a blade lenght of around 80 cm, I cannot wait visiting him (hope in the next month) and take the photos (and post them here) of that monster.

6th June 2006, 07:12 PM	#2
ErnestoJuan Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Europa Posts: 60	Here's a pic of my BSY Hi Vahljun, My BSY is 74 cm's, measured in a straight line from the top middle of the hilt to the point of the blade. note: this picture is taken by the seller, I do have the permission to post these. Attached Images Last edited by ErnestoJuan; 6th June 2006 at 08:04 PM. Reason: inserting a piccie

6th June 2006, 07:30 PM	#3
ErnestoJuan Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Europa Posts: 60	A well known seller has a BSY for sale that measures approximately 34 inches: " Good condition overall, scabbard lacking cloth binding and with top and small upper section missing, old glued crack repair, sword very good condition. 34 inches long approximately. Black Sea area, early 19th Century."