Another Kattara

Michael Blalock · 5th May 2007, 08:08 PM

I'll admit, it's a nice sword, but WOW!! Maybe it's the dollar vs. Euro.

http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/ws/...m=180101179323

It is amazing how similar this type of Kattara are to each other. This one looks to have been sharpened alot. I have an extra blade I could sell to the owner for a few thousand.

Tim Simmons · 5th May 2007, 08:19 PM

Fantastic handle. That is probably where the money went. Boy! what a lot of money. It looks as thought it may be 18th century.

katana · 5th May 2007, 08:54 PM

Indeed, alot of money....bearing in mind there is also a 22.5% buyer's tax

that increases the winning cost to approx $12000

Surely its not worth that much

Tim Simmons · 5th May 2007, 08:59 PM

It might be if you are rich and building a collection. You will not see another for some time. I would only want to pay £500

katana · 5th May 2007, 09:33 PM

One query I do have about this sword is the small cross guard and down turned quillions....I thought all Kattara, other than being Omani, have just the handle and pommel and are therefore 'guardless'

Tim Simmons · 5th May 2007, 09:35 PM

Like in the book

sorry I could not help myself.

S.Al-Anizi · 5th May 2007, 09:45 PM

I would say that when it comes to these swords, a serious collector should be ready shell out some money

They do not pass your computer screen daily

Michael Blalock · 6th May 2007, 12:02 AM

Katana, This is of a type like the one in this photo from an earlier post. I have seen photos of several. To me, they look to be all the same hilt. They all have these same quillions with the holes. Not very decorative either. It makes you wonder if they may have once had some type of gold cladding or other material that was removed or came off.

Jim McDougall · 12th May 2007, 01:12 AM

This earlier form kattara is easily recognizable from Elgoods "Arms and Armour of Arabia", and granted, they are relatively hard to find...however I cannot imagine they would warrant that kind of money!!! When a collector is desperate to have a certain item, and impatient or believes he will never again see one of these appear on the market.....they will easily use whatever resources they have to acquire something . A good axiom to remember is to consider trying to sell the item in a year or two. Its amazing the depreciation on 'rare' but not especially high quality items.....you thoughts cars were bad!!!!

All the best,
Jim

5th May 2007, 08:08 PM	#1
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 271	Another Kattara I'll admit, it's a nice sword, but WOW!! Maybe it's the dollar vs. Euro. http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/ws/...m=180101179323 It is amazing how similar this type of Kattara are to each other. This one looks to have been sharpened alot. I have an extra blade I could sell to the owner for a few thousand.

6th May 2007, 12:02 AM	#8
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 271	Katana, This is of a type like the one in this photo from an earlier post. I have seen photos of several. To me, they look to be all the same hilt. They all have these same quillions with the holes. Not very decorative either. It makes you wonder if they may have once had some type of gold cladding or other material that was removed or came off. Attached Images

5th May 2007, 08:19 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	Fantastic handle. That is probably where the money went. Boy! what a lot of money. It looks as thought it may be 18th century.

5th May 2007, 08:54 PM	#3
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	Indeed, alot of money....bearing in mind there is also a 22.5% buyer's tax that increases the winning cost to approx $12000 Surely its not worth that much

5th May 2007, 08:59 PM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	It might be if you are rich and building a collection. You will not see another for some time. I would only want to pay £500

5th May 2007, 09:33 PM	#5
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	One query I do have about this sword is the small cross guard and down turned quillions....I thought all Kattara, other than being Omani, have just the handle and pommel and are therefore 'guardless'

5th May 2007, 09:35 PM	#6
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	Like in the book sorry I could not help myself.

5th May 2007, 09:45 PM	#7
S.Al-Anizi Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arabia Posts: 278	I would say that when it comes to these swords, a serious collector should be ready shell out some money They do not pass your computer screen daily

12th May 2007, 01:12 AM	#9
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,945	This earlier form kattara is easily recognizable from Elgoods "Arms and Armour of Arabia", and granted, they are relatively hard to find...however I cannot imagine they would warrant that kind of money!!! When a collector is desperate to have a certain item, and impatient or believes he will never again see one of these appear on the market.....they will easily use whatever resources they have to acquire something . A good axiom to remember is to consider trying to sell the item in a year or two. Its amazing the depreciation on 'rare' but not especially high quality items.....you thoughts cars were bad!!!! All the best, Jim