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Old 9th February 2023, 10:12 PM   #5
Edster
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The item looks too long and thin to be a weapon. Could be a veterinary device (called a torcar) to puncture cow or sheep (rumens) stomach to relieve bloat (gas buildup). Of course I could be way off, but form does in fact follow function and there were cows and sheep and vets in the Raj.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/22518...andl_shipto=US

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Last edited by Edster; 9th February 2023 at 10:14 PM. Reason: added trocar link
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