Crazy Thing

Michael Blalock · 6th May 2006, 12:12 AM

What do you think of this bizzar amalgamation. An Omani kattara scabbard with a Yemeni Jambiya hilt stuck on an interesting blade. I don't have it yet but its coming and I would be interested in any speculation on the blade.

Michael Blalock · 6th May 2006, 12:28 AM

Well, I found a similar blade in this thread,

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=kattara

I guess it is a Kattara blade and scabbard.

ariel · 6th May 2006, 12:44 AM

You outbid me, you &^t%#$%@!!!!!!!!!

This is an Omani kattara, of a very early type, as per Elgood, 17-18th century.
The pommel was broken off and the owner or some other %&$%#$@%^&$ stuck the handle of an Omani jambiya onto it. With a screw, no less....
The blade needs to be cleaned to look for any markings, but I would not be surprised to find it is Persian.
I wanted it so bad! Evidently, you wanted it more...
Well, having vented some steam (and a lot of it, as you see), congratulations!
Just do not forget to post the post-cleaning pics

Michael Blalock · 6th May 2006, 12:53 AM

Ever since I found this forum I've developed an addiction. Then I found that damn sniper website and I keep winning. I 've been keeping it a secret from my wife but I don't know how much longer I can go before I need an intervention. I'll send photos.

Rick · 6th May 2006, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Blalock

Ever since I found this forum I've developed an addiction. Then I found that damn sniper website and I keep winning. I 've been keeping it a secret from my wife but I don't know how much longer I can go before I need an intervention. I'll send photos.

The intervention will be when you can't pay your bills !

Andrew · 6th May 2006, 02:32 AM

lol. Nice grab, Michael. I once outbid Ariel on a dha. I don't think things have been the same between us since then.

The trick (assuming you can continue to pay the bills) is to avoid displaying things immediately after you get them. That way, when they are brought out, you can honestly say "...that old thing? I picked that up a long time ago."

I was recently caught displaying a newly aquired spear in my office. Fortunately, it was around my birthday...

ariel · 6th May 2006, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Blalock

Ever since I found this forum I've developed an addiction. Then I found that damn sniper website and I keep winning. I 've been keeping it a secret from my wife but I don't know how much longer I can go before I need an intervention. I'll send photos.

I wish you were caught before sniping this one.
There is some steam left, obviously.

Rick · 6th May 2006, 03:01 PM

Keep telling yourself Ariel : It's only an auction ; It's only an auction .......

6th May 2006, 12:12 AM	#1
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 271	Crazy Thing What do you think of this bizzar amalgamation. An Omani kattara scabbard with a Yemeni Jambiya hilt stuck on an interesting blade. I don't have it yet but its coming and I would be interested in any speculation on the blade. Attached Images

6th May 2006, 03:01 PM	#8
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,375	Ebay Lust Keep telling yourself Ariel : It's only an auction ; It's only an auction .......

6th May 2006, 12:28 AM	#2
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 271	Well, I found a similar blade in this thread, http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=kattara I guess it is a Kattara blade and scabbard.

6th May 2006, 12:44 AM	#3
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	You outbid me, you &^t%#$%@!!!!!!!!! This is an Omani kattara, of a very early type, as per Elgood, 17-18th century. The pommel was broken off and the owner or some other %&$%#$@%^&$ stuck the handle of an Omani jambiya onto it. With a screw, no less.... The blade needs to be cleaned to look for any markings, but I would not be surprised to find it is Persian. I wanted it so bad! Evidently, you wanted it more... Well, having vented some steam (and a lot of it, as you see), congratulations! Just do not forget to post the post-cleaning pics

6th May 2006, 12:53 AM	#4
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 271	Ever since I found this forum I've developed an addiction. Then I found that damn sniper website and I keep winning. I 've been keeping it a secret from my wife but I don't know how much longer I can go before I need an intervention. I'll send photos.

6th May 2006, 02:32 AM	#6
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	lol. Nice grab, Michael. I once outbid Ariel on a dha. I don't think things have been the same between us since then. The trick (assuming you can continue to pay the bills) is to avoid displaying things immediately after you get them. That way, when they are brought out, you can honestly say "...that old thing? I picked that up a long time ago." I was recently caught displaying a newly aquired spear in my office. Fortunately, it was around my birthday...