Assam short sword
| Assam short sword | |
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| Weapon type: | Sword, short sword |
| Use: | weapon |
| Region of origin / author: |
India , ethnic groups in India |
| Distribution: | India |
| Overall length: | about 42 cm |
| Blade length: | about 32 cm |
| Handle: | Brass , cast |
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The Assam short sword is a weapon from India .
description
The Assam short sword has a straight, single-edged blade. The blade begins round on the handle , becomes flat towards the location and is sharp all around. A small, sharp hook is worked out just before the location. The place is wide and curved downwards at the end. The handle is made of cast brass , is round and has a hand guard. The pommel is funnel-shaped and usually decorated with a colored tuft of animal hair. There are several versions of this weapon, differing in shape and decoration. The Assam short sword is used by ethnic groups in India.
Individual evidence
literature
- Philip Rawson, The Indian Sword , Berrie & Jenkins Verlag, London 1968, image 76, ISBN 978-0-257-66693-8
Web links
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