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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall
...in Balkans and Greece I have been told that the term 'karakulak' (=black ears?) is often colloquially applied to the yataghan ...
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My Balkan/Bulgar Karakulak Yataghan (27" loa) to illustrate:
closeup of horn eared scales on grip
no hilt strapping, bolster forged integral to the weapon, no makers marks, carving or any decoration