unusual Oman kattara ?

ariel · 7th July 2005, 06:49 PM

CURSES!

You outbid me on this one!
Well, some deep breathing and I am (almost) calm....
As a rule, kattaras have very thin and "whippy" blades; I had a feeling that this one might be a bot "stabler" than usual. Am I right?
As to the "wolf-mark" it looks absoltely real, but the location is strange: in the middle of the blade. Usually, those were stamped on the ricasso... Would not be surprised if it was a locally-made blade (which is even better from my point of view!).
Enjoy it!

M.carter · 7th July 2005, 08:02 PM

Although Im no expert at this, I would give my amature feeling. Kattaras seem so light, so "fragile" if you know what I mean. As apposed to a European or medieval Islamic broadsword, they seem as if they would shatter or break apart after some light sparring.

Rivkin · 7th July 2005, 08:23 PM

Thanks, I did think about the mark's location.

Concerning fragility - I would not say so about this blade. I've seen kattaras only on photographs, so I can't make an opinion, but this blade, while quite light, nevertheless seems sturdy enough. It's quite thick in the middle, however may be a little bit lighter than similar european blades. The sword has a total mass of 950 gramms (give or take).

7th July 2005, 06:49 PM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	CURSES! You outbid me on this one! Well, some deep breathing and I am (almost) calm.... As a rule, kattaras have very thin and "whippy" blades; I had a feeling that this one might be a bot "stabler" than usual. Am I right? As to the "wolf-mark" it looks absoltely real, but the location is strange: in the middle of the blade. Usually, those were stamped on the ricasso... Would not be surprised if it was a locally-made blade (which is even better from my point of view!). Enjoy it!

7th July 2005, 08:02 PM	#2
M.carter Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 176	Although Im no expert at this, I would give my amature feeling. Kattaras seem so light, so "fragile" if you know what I mean. As apposed to a European or medieval Islamic broadsword, they seem as if they would shatter or break apart after some light sparring.

7th July 2005, 08:23 PM	#3
Rivkin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 655	Thanks, I did think about the mark's location. Concerning fragility - I would not say so about this blade. I've seen kattaras only on photographs, so I can't make an opinion, but this blade, while quite light, nevertheless seems sturdy enough. It's quite thick in the middle, however may be a little bit lighter than similar european blades. The sword has a total mass of 950 gramms (give or take).