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Here are yataghan pix ( and more ) sent to me by Tom Holt. I'll let him do the commentary.
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Yataghan pix from Tom Holt.
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Here are yataghan pix ( and more ) sent to me by Tom Holt. I'll let him do the commentary.
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Thanks for posting the pix, Bill.
Well, the first picture isn't a yataghan, that's for sure... It's my second attempt at a late medieval-style 'riding sword', after the second grind but before tidying and buffing. Just included it for fun...
The second picture is the prototype yataghan, also second-ground and unpolished. I've done quite a bit of testing with it; it ain't broken yet, and it cuts rather nicely.
The third picture is a detail of the flattened section on the spine, which gives the thin blade extra strength & rigidity. I copied this feature from an old Afghan 'khyber knife', which is a similar design to the yataghan. (You can also see the really ugly scale inclusion... I know better now, of course.)
I seem to remember there was enough interest in a HI yataghan to make the project viable. If you're still interested and like the look of this design, I'll do some detailed specs.
Well, the first picture isn't a yataghan, that's for sure... It's my second attempt at a late medieval-style 'riding sword', after the second grind but before tidying and buffing. Just included it for fun...
The second picture is the prototype yataghan, also second-ground and unpolished. I've done quite a bit of testing with it; it ain't broken yet, and it cuts rather nicely.
The third picture is a detail of the flattened section on the spine, which gives the thin blade extra strength & rigidity. I copied this feature from an old Afghan 'khyber knife', which is a similar design to the yataghan. (You can also see the really ugly scale inclusion... I know better now, of course.)
I seem to remember there was enough interest in a HI yataghan to make the project viable. If you're still interested and like the look of this design, I'll do some detailed specs.
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Pakcik Bill, Tom, Forumites.
I am not good at all in Yataghan but I guess there is a slight (I really means ver slight) difference between Tom's and the one in the following pix: http://www.liongate-armsandarmour.com/bq62.htm
Anyhow ... slight enhancement might worth to do ... sincerely it is a great work Tom!
NEPAL HO!
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I am not good at all in Yataghan but I guess there is a slight (I really means ver slight) difference between Tom's and the one in the following pix: http://www.liongate-armsandarmour.com/bq62.htm
Anyhow ... slight enhancement might worth to do ... sincerely it is a great work Tom!
NEPAL HO!
[This message has been edited by mohd (edited 07-19-2000).]
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BirGorkha does better with wood models than anything just in case.
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Blessings from the computer shack in Reno.
Uncle Bill
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Khukuri FAQ
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Blessings from the computer shack in Reno.
Uncle Bill
Himalayan Imports Website
Khukuri FAQ