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	==DragonRealms Specific Information==		==DragonRealms Specific Information==
	None known, though the only known version is sold in [[Muspar'i]], indicating a potention link to [[S'kra Mur]] culture.		None known, though the only known version is sold in [[Muspar'i]], indicating a potention link to [[S'kra Mur]] or [[Sand Elf]] culture.

	==Variations==		==Variations==

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	==DragonRealms Specific Information==		==DragonRealms Specific Information==
			None known, though the only known version is sold in [[Muspar'i]], indicating a potention link to [[S'kra Mur]] culture.
	None known.

	==Variations==		==Variations==

CARAAMON at 10:09, 1 February 2011

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	The yataghan ~~consistes~~ of a single-edged blade with a marked forward curve and a hilt formed of two grip plaques attached through the tang, the end of the hilt being shaped like large ears. The gap between the grips is covered by a metal strap, which is often decorated. The blade varies from 60 to 80 cm in length and is curved forward (like the Iberian falcata, or Greek kopis), sometimes reclining backwards again towards the very end. This blade form is often referred to as being 'recurved.' While the back of the blade is made of softer steel, the sharp edge is made of hard, tempered steel for durability.		The yataghan [[page type is::definition\|consists]] of a single-edged blade with a marked forward curve and a hilt formed of two grip plaques attached through the tang, the end of the hilt being shaped like large ears. The gap between the grips is covered by a metal strap, which is often decorated. The blade varies from 60 to 80 cm in length and is curved forward (like the Iberian falcata, or Greek kopis), sometimes reclining backwards again towards the very end. This blade form is often referred to as being 'recurved.' While the back of the blade is made of softer steel, the sharp edge is made of hard, tempered steel for durability.

	The hilt has no guard, 'bolsters' of metal connect the grips to the shoulder of the blade. Having no guard, the yatagan fitted closely into the top of the scabbard; this was customarily worn thrust into a waist sash, retained by hook.<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yatagan</ref>		The hilt has no guard, 'bolsters' of metal connect the grips to the shoulder of the blade. Having no guard, the yatagan fitted closely into the top of the scabbard; this was customarily worn thrust into a waist sash, retained by hook.<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yatagan</ref>
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The yataghan consistes of a single-edged blade with a marked forward curve and a hilt formed of two grip plaques attached through the tang, the end of the hilt being shaped like large ears. The gap between the grips is covered by a metal strap, which is often decorated. The blade varies from 60 to 80 cm in length and is curved forward (like the Iberian falcata, or Greek kopis), sometimes reclining backwards again towards the very end. This blade form is often referred to as being 'recurved.' While the back of the blade is made of softer steel, the sharp edge is made of hard, tempered steel for durability.

The hilt has no guard, 'bolsters' of metal connect the grips to the shoulder of the blade. Having no guard, the yatagan fitted closely into the top of the scabbard; this was customarily worn thrust into a waist sash, retained by hook.<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yatagan</ref>

==DragonRealms Specific Information==
None known.

==Variations==
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