Well, I am ashamed to admit that I don't have a copy of "Islamic Weapons Maghrib to Mogul," (I do have almost all of the Malibu and Valiant Universe comics, i.e. Magnus, Robot Fighter, Solar, etc.).
I think you are on the right track, even though I always thought of the Malabar choppers as being more stout and while the finial on the top of the sword as well as the blade are very similar as well as the designs, my sword is lighter and it comes to a crescent on the bottom .The handle is also unlike the ones shown, however mine could be a hybrid of different cultures.
There are definite strong comparable characteristics that indicate that you are most surely correct and it is from that region.
Thanks for your help !
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