Ham, 
 The only thing I can advise you is to get a full-size Laz Bicagi  and try to wield it in any way you wish (sa long as it is far from your nose...). After that  do the same with kinjal and shashka.  
Then you will understand. 
BTW, was gauntlet sword (see above) reminescent of Pata?
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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