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Pukka Bundook · 4th December 2007, 02:09 PM

Hi David,
I'm no expert here, but you mention the Pata being mainly a thrust weapon.
What I have read, indicates the Pata was a cutting/slicing weapon, and had a springy, thin blade.

You may of heard of the Pata demonstration, where the small limes are set on the ground in a circle, and the sword wielder chops them neatly in two, without breaking his wild dance steps.

All the best,
Richard.

4th December 2007, 02:09 PM	#25
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Hi David, I'm no expert here, but you mention the Pata being mainly a thrust weapon. What I have read, indicates the Pata was a cutting/slicing weapon, and had a springy, thin blade. You may of heard of the Pata demonstration, where the small limes are set on the ground in a circle, and the sword wielder chops them neatly in two, without breaking his wild dance steps. All the best, Richard.