Katar with scabbard

Ian · 31st August 2015, 01:56 PM

John:

Dating of katars is a subject that has been discussed here several times and it is very difficult. Basically, the same design has been in use for hundreds of years. Suggest that you use the search function to see what has been said previously, and I imagine Jens will be along shortly with his usual erudite discussion on this subject.

Ian.

ariel · 31st August 2015, 05:17 PM

Taking into account that it is wootz, the katar is grossly unlikely to be younger than the first half of the 19 century. Older - definitely.
Scabbards, like all organic materials, wore out pretty easily and yours may be a later replacement, or even a 3rd or a 4th one :-) Somehow, I do not think it may provide accurate dating of the katar.

Waiting for Jens, he is definitely smarter and better informed.

31st August 2015, 01:56 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,396	John: Dating of katars is a subject that has been discussed here several times and it is very difficult. Basically, the same design has been in use for hundreds of years. Suggest that you use the search function to see what has been said previously, and I imagine Jens will be along shortly with his usual erudite discussion on this subject. Ian.

31st August 2015, 05:17 PM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Taking into account that it is wootz, the katar is grossly unlikely to be younger than the first half of the 19 century. Older - definitely. Scabbards, like all organic materials, wore out pretty easily and yours may be a later replacement, or even a 3rd or a 4th one :-) Somehow, I do not think it may provide accurate dating of the katar. Waiting for Jens, he is definitely smarter and better informed.