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Originally Posted by Spunjer
interesting point, tom. seems to be the sandatas i saw that has flowing cloth strips are the ones that are actual battle weapons that are battlefield pick ups. so are these strips added just before going to a battle for added good luck?
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Were they anting - anting I would expect them to have some prayers etc. written on them or some small object sewn inside .
I'd suggest that more likely this is used to firmly bind the sword to the hand in combat .