New Kattara

ariel · 6th March 2006, 02:51 AM

Always wanted to get one and recently bought it on E-Bay for a song.
Just arrived, still a bit shy, and is beginning to feel comfortable next to the new family members: South Arabian Nimcha, Bedouin Klych and Zanzibar sword.
It surely shows some age with leather losses, but otherwise it is complete and ready for action. The blade is very solid, not wobbly but overcleaned. I think it is of local manufacture and not European. Indian? Any advise?

Alan62 · 6th March 2006, 04:56 AM

Very Nice

ham · 6th March 2006, 06:50 AM

Ariel,

Congrats on a very nice example of a rare sword. Blade does look to be an Indian one, as you know they were highly prized in Arabia from before the advent of Islam.

Ham

6th March 2006, 02:51 AM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	New Kattara Always wanted to get one and recently bought it on E-Bay for a song. Just arrived, still a bit shy, and is beginning to feel comfortable next to the new family members: South Arabian Nimcha, Bedouin Klych and Zanzibar sword. It surely shows some age with leather losses, but otherwise it is complete and ready for action. The blade is very solid, not wobbly but overcleaned. I think it is of local manufacture and not European. Indian? Any advise? Attached Images

6th March 2006, 04:56 AM	#2
Alan62 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 164	Very Nice

6th March 2006, 06:50 AM	#3
ham Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 190	Ariel, Congrats on a very nice example of a rare sword. Blade does look to be an Indian one, as you know they were highly prized in Arabia from before the advent of Islam. Ham