Adya Katti for comment

BANDOOK · 20th August 2021, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

Yup! a tragic travesty! The Brits did however retain select items as souvenirs or for posterity, much as in the Tanjore debacle 1870s as described by Walhouse (the original source used by Egerton, Oldman et al in many cases).

At Tanjore, the armory in Tamil India, it was dismantled and the multitudes of huge volumes of Indian arms were basically destroyed. Other than key items of interest or higher quality arms, most were reduced to scrap by the Brits.

Hi Stu
here is an unusual Adya Katti from my collection with a serrated blade
regards
Rajesh

Bob A · 20th August 2021, 05:53 PM

I must have missed the original post, apologies.

I'd been given to understand that the ayda katti was rare, but I've seen a half-dozen for sale over the last several years. Most of those had more ornate hilts than the one posted above. So I'd agree with "uncommon, rather than rare." I don't know if the fancier examples were preserved because of their design elements over the plainer ones, or if they are seen more often because the marketplace fancies them.

What actually is rare is the belt attachment which permits hands-free carry. I've only seen one come onto the market, and one picture from a museum.

SidJ · 27th August 2021, 11:58 AM

One of my favourite edged weapons. I'd be interested in any that may be available for sale.
Thanks
Sid

Kubur · 9th September 2021, 10:16 PM

Hi guys,
I missed this one.
You have nice Adya Katti!
Here is mine but I think that I have a Moplah.
Very heavy and sharp, aouch!

9th September 2021, 10:16 PM	#4
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	Hi guys, I missed this one. You have nice Adya Katti! Here is mine but I think that I have a Moplah. Very heavy and sharp, aouch! Attached Images

20th August 2021, 05:53 PM	#2
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 435	I must have missed the original post, apologies. I'd been given to understand that the ayda katti was rare, but I've seen a half-dozen for sale over the last several years. Most of those had more ornate hilts than the one posted above. So I'd agree with "uncommon, rather than rare." I don't know if the fancier examples were preserved because of their design elements over the plainer ones, or if they are seen more often because the marketplace fancies them. What actually is rare is the belt attachment which permits hands-free carry. I've only seen one come onto the market, and one picture from a museum.

27th August 2021, 11:58 AM	#3
SidJ Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 207	One of my favourite edged weapons. I'd be interested in any that may be available for sale. Thanks Sid