Horn hilted Yataghan, Is it Arabic or gibberish?

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Originally Posted by Rafngard

My first Yataghan (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=28326) has an "inscription" on it where it seems the engraver "used their fantasy and just did write something or nonsensicle." Probably added to to "fancy up" the weapon. I'm wondering if this is something similar, rather than actual meaningful writting.


The yataghan is 28.5 inches long overall, with the blade being 24 inches.



I've read them in the past and your contributions here are great! Maybe I'll re-read them...



It is absolutely modern. I bought it from a vender in Baščaršija in August. It's just there for fun. :-)

Thanks,
Leif

Concerning the scripture: in the Ottoman times of the Balkan, the writing was mostly Turkish but in Arab scripture.
One small difference or addition: in former Yugoslavia, specially Bosni, they had , used their own language…also in Arabic lettering.
I have placed somewhere an overview and will look it up and ad it here again.

That might often be the cause for (mis) understanding it as “ gibberish” if one looks or reads it with either Turkish or Arabic language skills.

A second “challenge”, rayher minor occuring, might be an illiterate or person with limited written knowledge ( a village or so) trying to do his best…

But this one is the real Mcoy! The writing is in a beautiful condition and also the length is also proof you have it to be a very nice one !

Specially if you got if from Bascarsija;I used to leavemid 80ies there. The most of the cold weapons disappeared after the tragic events in the 90ies…
Sold to mostly all the foreign NATO soldiers who were based their to implement the Dayton agreement. Next most antique shops and silver jewelry shops closed as well.

Take care and have a nice day !

Gunar