Indian khond battle ax
| Indian khond battle ax | |
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| Weapon type: | Axe |
| Use: | weapon |
| Region of origin / author: |
India , warrior box in India |
| Distribution: | India |
| Overall length: | about 86 cm to about 120 cm |
| Blade length: | about 23 cm to about 51 cm |
| Handle: | Wood, metal |
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The Indian khond battle ax is a weapon from India.
description
The Indian khond battle ax comes in many different versions. The blades are crescent-shaped or narrow and elongated. The blades are single-edged. A feature of all versions is that they are connected to the shaft via three struts. The struts are in wood or attached to the shaft with the help of eyes. The shafts are usually round and decorated with metal ornaments or metal wire. This battle ax was used by the warrior castes in India.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Indian Khond Battle Ax in Pitt River's Museum, engl., (Accessed February 19, 2010) ( Memento of July 19, 2010 in the Internet Archive ).
literature
- Lord Egerton of Tatton, Wilbraham Egerton Egerton, Indian and Oriental Armor , Courier Dover Publications, 2002, illustrated edition, ISBN 978-0-486-42229-9
Web links
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