Translation help on Yatagan

[sfenoid13]

Originally Posted by francantolin

Really fine model !!
Congratulations

Thank you! it is a unique variety with that type of handle and fuller. The scabbard is also very nice. I dont know why though the fuller is brass and the handle is silver, but both seem original to the blade. its very pretty though..

[Ian]

Hi sfenoid,

Perhaps the owner upgraded the hilt and scabbard to silver when his social standing increased or he became more affluent/influential. Not uncommon in many cultures.

[sfenoid13]

Originally Posted by Ian

Hi sfenoid,

Perhaps the owner upgraded the hilt and scabbard to silver when his social standing increased or he became more affluent/influential. Not uncommon in many cultures.

so he still couldnt afford to update the fuller? ) may be some people like gold and silver together

[Ian]

Originally Posted by sfenoid13

so he still couldnt afford to update the fuller? ) may be some people like gold and silver together

The brass bolster would have been inside the scabbard. So, when sheathed the sword would have looked all silver. Also, to redo the bolster may have required dismounting the whole hilt.

[sfenoid13]

Originally Posted by Ian

The brass bolster would have been inside the scabbard. So, when sheathed the sword would have looked all silver. Also, to redo the bolster may have required dismounting the whole hilt.

Makes sense ...