Jim and Chris, thanks to both of you for the sources. I will look them up as soon as possible.
I also wish to compare these examples to the less curved variety of Nepalese kora and Naga Dao, both of which have more or less square tips. Would this feature be to emphasize the sword's purpose as a non-combat tool, or could it have simply resulted from commodity as the tip is useless for the intended job?
Thanks again,
Emanuel
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