Tom Lewis Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Here’s a curious dirk from my collection. It's said to be Turkish, or at least that’s what the description said in the auction where I bought it 20 years ago. The blade is of steel, and has a distinct curve and a slight fuller extending for two-thirds of the length. The hilt seems to be brass, and has a “duck’s head” pommel. Absolutely no decorative marks that I can see. Grateful for any suggestions. My sword book collection is admittedly Western, but has nothing. I posted this in the Turkey section, and had a lot of looks, but no replies. Tom ' alt='' class='ipsImage' width="1000px" height="750px">' alt='' class='ipsImage' width="1000px" height="750px">' alt='' class='ipsImage' width="1000px" height="750px">' alt='' class='ipsImage' width="1000px" height="750px">' alt='' class='ipsImage' width="1000px" height="750px">' alt='' class='ipsImage' width="1000px" height="750px"> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Looks to be a full size sword and of the Yataghan style with the curved blade. Names varied dependent on styles, decoration and Country. Does the blade have any decoration and any marks ? Mervyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Lewis Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Hi Mervyn,Absolutely no marks, sadly.The blade measures 54cm if measured using a cloth tape measure, and 50 cm from hilt to blade tip if measured in a straight line.Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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