Yemeni Sayfs? Omani Kattaras?

SwedeGreen · 11th October 2012, 07:28 PM

Richard:
You are correct, there is a space between the bottom of the hilt and the blade to receive the wood scabbards. The scabbards recess into the hilts.

I must inspect them more carefully to answer about the "window" on only one side. I believe you are right but need to travel two hours to see them again at my father's. I’ll take more and better photos and number them for review.

Not noted earlier is that the design on each of the four hilts is worn more on one side. This indicates to us that they were worn by rubbing against the body or saddle through long use. Perhaps another clue to their use as battle swords rather than pageant "Kattaras".

Respectfully
Johnny

11th October 2012, 07:28 PM	#10
SwedeGreen Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 7	Richard: You are correct, there is a space between the bottom of the hilt and the blade to receive the wood scabbards. The scabbards recess into the hilts. I must inspect them more carefully to answer about the "window" on only one side. I believe you are right but need to travel two hours to see them again at my father's. I’ll take more and better photos and number them for review. Not noted earlier is that the design on each of the four hilts is worn more on one side. This indicates to us that they were worn by rubbing against the body or saddle through long use. Perhaps another clue to their use as battle swords rather than pageant "Kattaras". Respectfully Johnny