Plain Jane Yataghan Origin Requested

[RobT]

GP,

I would be willing to bet that the culture that produced your long bichaq also made my yataghan. Although the design on your sheath differs from the one on mine in subject matter (whatever those subjects may be), the method of execution and, most importantly, the "feel" that both designs share, appear to me to be unmistakably of the same culture.

Sincerely,
RobT

[gp]

Originally Posted by RobT

GP,

I would be willing to bet that the culture that produced your long bichaq also made my yataghan. Although the design on your sheath differs from the one on mine in subject matter (whatever those subjects may be), the method of execution and, most importantly, the "feel" that both designs share, appear to me to be unmistakably of the same culture.

Sincerely,
RobT

I agree and really think it is from the Balkans. In my 5 years of collecting only yours and mine surfaced. Mine was bought in Souther Dalmatia / Croatia but still one must not jump to early to conclussions. Fact is that as they are simple weapons, no discriptions will pop up in literature ...
Nevertheless you've got a very nice piece!