unusual Oman kattara ?

M.carter · 7th July 2005, 08:02 PM

Although Im no expert at this, I would give my amature feeling. Kattaras seem so light, so "fragile" if you know what I mean. As apposed to a European or medieval Islamic broadsword, they seem as if they would shatter or break apart after some light sparring.

Rivkin · 7th July 2005, 08:23 PM

Thanks, I did think about the mark's location.

Concerning fragility - I would not say so about this blade. I've seen kattaras only on photographs, so I can't make an opinion, but this blade, while quite light, nevertheless seems sturdy enough. It's quite thick in the middle, however may be a little bit lighter than similar european blades. The sword has a total mass of 950 gramms (give or take).

7th July 2005, 08:02 PM	#1
M.carter Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 176	Although Im no expert at this, I would give my amature feeling. Kattaras seem so light, so "fragile" if you know what I mean. As apposed to a European or medieval Islamic broadsword, they seem as if they would shatter or break apart after some light sparring.

7th July 2005, 08:23 PM	#2
Rivkin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 655	Thanks, I did think about the mark's location. Concerning fragility - I would not say so about this blade. I've seen kattaras only on photographs, so I can't make an opinion, but this blade, while quite light, nevertheless seems sturdy enough. It's quite thick in the middle, however may be a little bit lighter than similar european blades. The sword has a total mass of 950 gramms (give or take).