[MineralMan]

I don't have a Scottish sword, but I do own a Turkish Yatagan. I bought it from a farmer in Turkey, who was using it to chop weeds.

It has the typical curved blade, inlaid with bronze decorations, including a date in Arabic, which translates to 1678 in our calendar.

The handles are of water buffalo horn, and the blade is in surprisingly excellent condition, and of Damascus steel.

It hangs over my front door.

I've often wondered if it has drawn blood in anger. I imagine it has, given its age.

[Lekker 1]

I've often wondered if it has drawn blood in anger.

Probably not since it likely belonged to an adherent of the Religion of Peace where violence is frowned upon.

[The KG9 Kid]

I'm sure it's at least drawn blood in accident.

[Cold Heart]

Good find. Your experience obtaining it makes it worth so much more to you and now the rest of us that have heard the story.

[AFreeBird]

I bought it from a farmer in Turkey, who was using it to chop weeds. It has the typical curved blade, inlaid with bronze decorations, including a date in Arabic, which translates to 1678 in our calendar. The handles are of water buffalo horn, and the blade is in surprisingly excellent condition, and of Damascus steel. It hangs over my front door. I've often wondered if it has drawn blood in anger. I imagine it has, given its age.

Probably beheaded a few infidels and/or Jooo's.

Otherwise, is sound like a nice blade. Curious what a 17th century Damascus Steel sword goes for these days. Have you had it appraised?