Omani Kattara

ariel · 29th March 2007, 02:40 AM

The one with the curved blade might be caucasian: as per Elgood, in the second part of the 19th century, Daghestanis imported their shashka blades all over and they became very popular in Oman.
I am curious about the new one (straight-bladed): isn't the silver wire a bit too intact? I looked at it and contemplated a bid, but the perfect arrangement of the strands made me apprehensive. They are not even moved, as would be expected from long use. I am not trying to rain on your parade, but just wish to know whether I was too chicken.

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29th March 2007, 02:40 AM	#8
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	The one with the curved blade might be caucasian: as per Elgood, in the second part of the 19th century, Daghestanis imported their shashka blades all over and they became very popular in Oman. I am curious about the new one (straight-bladed): isn't the silver wire a bit too intact? I looked at it and contemplated a bid, but the perfect arrangement of the strands made me apprehensive. They are not even moved, as would be expected from long use. I am not trying to rain on your parade, but just wish to know whether I was too chicken.