yataghan
noun
yat·a·ghan
ˈya-tə-ˌgan 
ˈya-ti-gən
: a long knife or short saber that lacks a guard for the hand at the juncture of blade and hilt and that usually has a double curve to the edge and a nearly straight back
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“Yataghan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yataghan. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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