[DaveS]

Here for viewing is a Omani kattara with what looks to be a middle-ages style of crossguard. The blade is 32 inches long, and almost 2 inches wide at the widest point. It has a short shallow fuller and the point is rounded like a takouba. The blade is razor sharp and very flexible. There are marks on both sides (makers marks-?). The crossguard was absolutely fitted to the blade at the time everything was fitted together. the handle is wrapped with some kind of black tape. Except for the one style that has very short turned down quillens has anyone seen this type of guard on a kattara?............Dave