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Bob A · 20th August 2021, 05:53 PM

I must have missed the original post, apologies.

I'd been given to understand that the ayda katti was rare, but I've seen a half-dozen for sale over the last several years. Most of those had more ornate hilts than the one posted above. So I'd agree with "uncommon, rather than rare." I don't know if the fancier examples were preserved because of their design elements over the plainer ones, or if they are seen more often because the marketplace fancies them.

What actually is rare is the belt attachment which permits hands-free carry. I've only seen one come onto the market, and one picture from a museum.

20th August 2021, 05:53 PM	#12
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 411	I must have missed the original post, apologies. I'd been given to understand that the ayda katti was rare, but I've seen a half-dozen for sale over the last several years. Most of those had more ornate hilts than the one posted above. So I'd agree with "uncommon, rather than rare." I don't know if the fancier examples were preserved because of their design elements over the plainer ones, or if they are seen more often because the marketplace fancies them. What actually is rare is the belt attachment which permits hands-free carry. I've only seen one come onto the market, and one picture from a museum.