Interesting Yataghan

RSWORD · 30th October 2005, 04:31 PM

In regards to the blade, you have 3 rows of twist core damascus with a spine, forged separately, of probably lamellar steel that is forge welded to the rows of twist core. This is not an uncommon thing in yataghan blades featuring twist core damascus.

The handle could be rhino horn because it can take on this coloration. One way to test for rhino horn is to moisten your hands and grip it. If it feels a little sticky, it is most likely rhino horn.

TVV · 30th October 2005, 08:15 PM

What a magnificent yataghan, Yannis, thanks for sharing it with us. Can you provide a close-up of the maker's mark?

Yannis · 30th October 2005, 08:28 PM

TVV
I will try, but it is not something special. It has a only a symbol like half circle inside the "hole".

Rsword
Isn't strange that it is not all damascus? Why they made the spine with plain steel?
When I first saw it i thought also for rhino hilt. But I have 4 rhino hilts and this is not similar. The others are soft in the touch and the fibrous construction is obvious. Here we have something more solid, cold and polished. If it is rhino it was treated quite different from the others.

30th October 2005, 04:31 PM	#1
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,089	In regards to the blade, you have 3 rows of twist core damascus with a spine, forged separately, of probably lamellar steel that is forge welded to the rows of twist core. This is not an uncommon thing in yataghan blades featuring twist core damascus. The handle could be rhino horn because it can take on this coloration. One way to test for rhino horn is to moisten your hands and grip it. If it feels a little sticky, it is most likely rhino horn.

30th October 2005, 08:15 PM	#2
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,717	What a magnificent yataghan, Yannis, thanks for sharing it with us. Can you provide a close-up of the maker's mark?

30th October 2005, 08:28 PM	#3
Yannis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 479	TVV I will try, but it is not something special. It has a only a symbol like half circle inside the "hole". Rsword Isn't strange that it is not all damascus? Why they made the spine with plain steel? When I first saw it i thought also for rhino hilt. But I have 4 rhino hilts and this is not similar. The others are soft in the touch and the fibrous construction is obvious. Here we have something more solid, cold and polished. If it is rhino it was treated quite different from the others.