Indian short sword
| Indian short sword | |
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| Weapon type: | Sword, short sword |
| Use: | weapon |
| Region of origin / author: |
India , warrior chest |
| Distribution: | India |
| Overall length: | about 54 cm |
| Handle: | Brass |
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An Indian short sword is a weapon used by warrior castes in India .
description
An Indian short sword has a double-edged, broad blade. The blade has no hollow grind and no central ridge. The place is rounded. Shortly in front of the handle , a brass ferrule is attached to the blade, which is used to better secure the blade and handle. The handle and the guard are made of brass. The guard is flat and oval. A brass sleeve that serves as a handle is pulled over the blade tang . The pommel consists of several serrated brass plates that are attached one above the other to form the pommel. The end piece of the knob is screwed on. A counterpart is the Indian long sword . The short sword is used by warrior castes in India.
Individual evidence
literature
- David Nicolle : Armies of the Caliphates 862-1098, Volume 320 of Men-at-arms series , Osprey Publishing, 1998, ISBN 978-1-85532-770-2
- Sarva Daman Singh, Ancient Indian warfare: with special reference to the Vedic period , Motilal Banarsidass Publ., 1989, ISBN 978-81-208-0486-9
Web links
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