hi nihl
Thanks for your consideration, yes I would agree with that too. it differs significantly from the early forms from south india. there were many fine details to be found on these katars, such as the makara heads on the grip ends. these suggested strings of pearls on the edge of the handle were actually a sign of katars or swords from the decan. as far as I know.
I definitely can't imagine what this katar was made for at all, with this heavy weight I think it's absolutely unsuitable for every fight.. although in the jaipur collection or is it in udaipur( I'm not sure where I had seen it) there is a personal fighting sword of a rajas and it has the proud weight of 3.5 kg.... it must have been a very strong man.....
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