Omani Kattara with wootz blade

TVV · 6th September 2008, 11:23 PM

Lovely sword, thanks for sharing! If this sword is evidence of a wootz producing center in Oman that would be truly amazing. If I remember correctly, Saqr Al-Anzi once commented that Arabia had a well developped swordsmith industry until the 16-17th centuries, after which all local production mysteriously disappeared. This sword however may change this view.
Regards,
Teodor

Battara · 7th September 2008, 12:28 AM

Even more beautiful in person..

6th September 2008, 11:23 PM	#1
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,664	Lovely sword, thanks for sharing! If this sword is evidence of a wootz producing center in Oman that would be truly amazing. If I remember correctly, Saqr Al-Anzi once commented that Arabia had a well developped swordsmith industry until the 16-17th centuries, after which all local production mysteriously disappeared. This sword however may change this view. Regards, Teodor

7th September 2008, 12:28 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Even more beautiful in person..