Kattara sword from Oman

A.alnakkas · 19th September 2023, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill M

Long sword 42" OAL -- 106 cm. Comments?

I will point out a peculiar way of closing the seam in the back of the scabbard utilizing tiny springs as a repair(?)

Possibly a trade blade. Looks east African (blade) Baldric belt. Grip has been restored.

Bit of an old post but thought of noting that this variant of the Omani straight sword is very rare. The silverwork is not Omani, likely done further North in Sharqiya (Saudi) for customers ranging from local to further North to Kuwait.

Great item, would love to see more of it.

Peter Hudson · 30th September 2023, 11:46 PM

I enjoyed seeing and reading the posts however, there is one small but important point to make here... The sword at #1 is not a Kitara ...Its a Sayf.

see http://vikingsword.com/vb/showthread...Bunyoro+Kitara
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Peter Hudson.

30th September 2023, 11:46 PM	#2
Peter Hudson Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 320	I enjoyed seeing and reading the posts however, there is one small but important point to make here... The sword at #1 is not a Kitara ...Its a Sayf. see http://vikingsword.com/vb/showthread...Bunyoro+Kitara ... Peter Hudson. Last edited by Peter Hudson; 1st October 2023 at 12:03 AM.