Request for Translation on a Pair of Yataghan

drac2k · 12th September 2023, 07:13 PM

I was fortunate to pick up these swords this weekend. They appear to be made by the same person, even though there are some small variations between them. In the event that they weren't made by the same person was there a set pattern (military or otherwise), that these blades conformed to?
A translation would be appreciated if possible.

gp · 13th September 2023, 01:09 AM

I think they looks like standard or common bjeloscapi (white) Yataghans, nice ones though.
But would not go as far say they come from the same maker. If you check auction catalogues, you'll find most look alike or close to yours.

Tip: both handles could use a little restoration or threatment to stop the splitting getting worde and I would recommend to give the right one in the second picture a nice soft cleaning to avoid deteriorating and bringing it back to its former glory. You will be very please by the result !

More info on the yataghans you can find in some older threads:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ataghan&page=2

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=yataghan

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=yataghan

drac2k · 13th September 2023, 03:03 AM

Thanks for the informative links.

drac2k · 21st November 2023, 04:38 PM

Since yataghans are the topic of the day, I thought that I might try again to get a translation.

Battara · 24th November 2023, 02:25 AM

Nice. Balkan with coral and walrus ivory.

drac2k · 24th November 2023, 05:14 AM

Thanks.

gp · 19th December 2023, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

Nice. Balkan with coral and walrus ivory.

indeed it is, actually Bosnian and very identical to one of mine as you can see on the pics
The bottom one with the Tughra is the same and Drac2k's but without the dots
and also very similar to four I am trying to restore at the moment, bringing them back to their former beauty...

12th September 2023, 07:13 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,230	Request for Translation on a Pair of Yataghan I was fortunate to pick up these swords this weekend. They appear to be made by the same person, even though there are some small variations between them. In the event that they weren't made by the same person was there a set pattern (military or otherwise), that these blades conformed to? A translation would be appreciated if possible. Attached Images

13th September 2023, 01:09 AM	#2
gp Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 717	I think they looks like standard or common bjeloscapi (white) Yataghans, nice ones though. But would not go as far say they come from the same maker. If you check auction catalogues, you'll find most look alike or close to yours. Tip: both handles could use a little restoration or threatment to stop the splitting getting worde and I would recommend to give the right one in the second picture a nice soft cleaning to avoid deteriorating and bringing it back to its former glory. You will be very please by the result ! More info on the yataghans you can find in some older threads: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ataghan&page=2 http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=yataghan http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=yataghan

13th September 2023, 03:03 AM	#3
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,230	Thanks for the informative links.

21st November 2023, 04:38 PM	#4
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,230	Since yataghans are the topic of the day, I thought that I might try again to get a translation.

24th November 2023, 02:25 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,220	Nice. Balkan with coral and walrus ivory.

24th November 2023, 05:14 AM	#6
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,230	Thanks.