Katar Bonanza!

Emanuel · 11th December 2005, 03:05 PM

Hello, I noticed that lately there have been a huge number of old indian katar listed on ebay. Some are clearly newly made replicas, but some look genuinely antique. My question is were these weapons so common in the old days that one finds so many of them, or is it just another boom in the Indian tourist souvenir market?

Manolo

Jens Nordlunde · 11th December 2005, 03:36 PM

Hi Manola, yes they were very common, at least from the 16th century, and most likely earlier. Have a look at the Indian miniatures.
It is true what you write, that a great number is made in ‘old style’ – so beware when buying on e-bay.

Emanuel · 12th December 2005, 03:46 PM

Many thanks, Jens.

11th December 2005, 03:05 PM	#1
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Katar Bonanza! Hello, I noticed that lately there have been a huge number of old indian katar listed on ebay. Some are clearly newly made replicas, but some look genuinely antique. My question is were these weapons so common in the old days that one finds so many of them, or is it just another boom in the Indian tourist souvenir market? Manolo

11th December 2005, 03:36 PM	#2
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Hi Manola, yes they were very common, at least from the 16th century, and most likely earlier. Have a look at the Indian miniatures. It is true what you write, that a great number is made in ‘old style’ – so beware when buying on e-bay.

12th December 2005, 03:46 PM	#3
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Many thanks, Jens.