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Iain · 13th November 2011, 07:56 PM

A question for all our old style kattara owners...

Going back to the first page of this thread and TVV's sword... There is a blade marking I'm interested in.

http://vikingsword.com/vb/attachment...id=47563&stc=1

I've seen it on a few long kattara and one short old style kattara. I'm wondering if there are other cases on the short swords.

There is a reason I'm asking which I'll reveal in due time if there's enough info and other examples out there to make something of it.

Michael Blalock · 13th November 2011, 11:01 PM

I have it on this new style kattara

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 14th November 2011, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Blalock

I have it on this new style kattara

Salaams Michael ~ please show if possible the full sword ~ Is this a Maroon مرن (flexible) sword...or stiff. Does it have a spatula end or point. Initially it looks like a blade strike made after manufacture... any other marks? Regards Ibrahiim
p.s. please note Jims sticky/classic thread? on European forum # 38 and 43 and 66 mainly outlining Peter Cull marks but I suspect the mark to your item is placed afterwards.

Iain · 14th November 2011, 05:10 PM

Thanks for posting Michael. The reason I'm interested in this mark is that I've previously commented on the intriguing superficial similarities between wide native made takouba blades and the old style Omani kattara.

I noticed these little cross marks on kattara the other day and was immediately reminded of an obscure, but possible mark on a takouba blade of mine. It might just be the most oddly shaped bit of pitting, but the similarities struck me.

I am probably shooting in the dark here and my "mark" could be nothing at all. But I like to dream a little sometimes!

Cheers,

Iain

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 14th November 2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Iain

Thanks for posting Michael. The reason I'm interested in this mark is that I've previously commented on the intriguing superficial similarities between wide native made takouba blades and the old style Omani kattara.

I noticed these little cross marks on kattara the other day and was immediately reminded of an obscure, but possible mark on a takouba blade of mine. It might just be the most oddly shaped bit of pitting, but the similarities struck me.

I am probably shooting in the dark here and my "mark" could be nothing at all. But I like to dream a little sometimes!

Cheers,

Iain

Salaams Iain, Its a bit out of line centrally so I think its an accidental, possibly combat strike but interesting. Just looking at Islamic decorative style on rugs to compare with possible blade marks the cross is used extensively in rug making and appears to represent candle light.. as a welcoming sign. It occurs in Hachlu door hanging rugs and elsewhere on the silkroad. Ibrahiim al Balooshi.
ps These blades like the one at Michaels appear to be thick non flexible but I await a full photo..

Michael Blalock · 14th November 2011, 10:51 PM

Ibrahiim,
There are some photos on the following post.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=4328

There is another symbol on the other side. I will try and post a better photo later. And yes blade is quite stiff but it is long, and sharp as a razor. The wire work on the hilt is amazing.

Michael Blalock · 15th November 2011, 12:45 AM

Attached are some close-ups of the three marks on this blade.
While taking these I realized that this is not a stiff blade.

13th November 2011, 11:01 PM	#2
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 273	I have it on this new style kattara Attached Images

14th November 2011, 05:10 PM	#4
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,720	Thanks for posting Michael. The reason I'm interested in this mark is that I've previously commented on the intriguing superficial similarities between wide native made takouba blades and the old style Omani kattara. I noticed these little cross marks on kattara the other day and was immediately reminded of an obscure, but possible mark on a takouba blade of mine. It might just be the most oddly shaped bit of pitting, but the similarities struck me. I am probably shooting in the dark here and my "mark" could be nothing at all. But I like to dream a little sometimes! Cheers, Iain Attached Images

15th November 2011, 12:45 AM	#7
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 273	Attached are some close-ups of the three marks on this blade. While taking these I realized that this is not a stiff blade. Attached Images

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13th November 2011, 07:56 PM	#1
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,720	A question for all our old style kattara owners... Going back to the first page of this thread and TVV's sword... There is a blade marking I'm interested in. http://vikingsword.com/vb/attachment...id=47563&stc=1 I've seen it on a few long kattara and one short old style kattara. I'm wondering if there are other cases on the short swords. There is a reason I'm asking which I'll reveal in due time if there's enough info and other examples out there to make something of it.

14th November 2011, 10:51 PM	#6
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 273	Ibrahiim, There are some photos on the following post. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=4328 There is another symbol on the other side. I will try and post a better photo later. And yes blade is quite stiff but it is long, and sharp as a razor. The wire work on the hilt is amazing.