Richard
You have a good point.
I have been looking through all my books and the web. As you say, all the Kerala knives have a prominently hooked / beaked pommel.
AJ - I disagree about it being newly made for the tourist market. I realise that it is not ancient, but it has some age about it. It is also well made, very heavy and solid, not something you normally associate with tourist items.
Regards
Roy
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