Another Kattara

S.Al-Anizi · 5th May 2007, 08:45 PM

I would say that when it comes to these swords, a serious collector should be ready shell out some money

They do not pass your computer screen daily

Michael Blalock · 5th May 2007, 11:02 PM

Katana, This is of a type like the one in this photo from an earlier post. I have seen photos of several. To me, they look to be all the same hilt. They all have these same quillions with the holes. Not very decorative either. It makes you wonder if they may have once had some type of gold cladding or other material that was removed or came off.

Jim McDougall · 12th May 2007, 12:12 AM

This earlier form kattara is easily recognizable from Elgoods "Arms and Armour of Arabia", and granted, they are relatively hard to find...however I cannot imagine they would warrant that kind of money!!! When a collector is desperate to have a certain item, and impatient or believes he will never again see one of these appear on the market.....they will easily use whatever resources they have to acquire something . A good axiom to remember is to consider trying to sell the item in a year or two. Its amazing the depreciation on 'rare' but not especially high quality items.....you thoughts cars were bad!!!!

All the best,
Jim

5th May 2007, 11:02 PM	#2
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 271	Katana, This is of a type like the one in this photo from an earlier post. I have seen photos of several. To me, they look to be all the same hilt. They all have these same quillions with the holes. Not very decorative either. It makes you wonder if they may have once had some type of gold cladding or other material that was removed or came off. Attached Images

5th May 2007, 08:45 PM	#1
S.Al-Anizi Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arabia Posts: 278	I would say that when it comes to these swords, a serious collector should be ready shell out some money They do not pass your computer screen daily

12th May 2007, 12:12 AM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,281	This earlier form kattara is easily recognizable from Elgoods "Arms and Armour of Arabia", and granted, they are relatively hard to find...however I cannot imagine they would warrant that kind of money!!! When a collector is desperate to have a certain item, and impatient or believes he will never again see one of these appear on the market.....they will easily use whatever resources they have to acquire something . A good axiom to remember is to consider trying to sell the item in a year or two. Its amazing the depreciation on 'rare' but not especially high quality items.....you thoughts cars were bad!!!! All the best, Jim