unusual Oman kattara ?

[Tim Simmons]

Very thin blades do seem a little ineffective. The value of the metal probably makes the need for thin whippy blades, I think we mean high tensile. These blades can be of razor sharpness and as such deadly like many African weapons. Many Indian blades are like a long razor blade set in a heavier back, just the thought of it makes me shiver. Tim