Congratulations Michael, very nice kattara complete with original scabbard (even though the scabbard is not in great shape). The blade truly is a saber blade. Mine has what looks like a shashka blade:
http://vikingsword.com/vb/showthread...hlight=kattara
Interesting to see that apart from the influx of Caucasian blades, there was also trade with Europe well into the 19th century.
Regards,
Teodor