What Is This

Ron Anderson · 9th October 2010, 05:08 AM

I suspect I have the answer. It's a defensive weapon. It's not designed to kill, but to deter.

And the reason may be religious. In a land that believes in karma, killing is the ultimate no-no.

Maybe this is carried by people with religious convictions. It may be a woman's self-defense tool.

Not all weapons are designed to inflict fatality. I recently posted an aboriginal weapon that was only designed to wound (see Kangaroo Tooth Lacerator thread).

Also, if memory serves me well, I think there are a multitude of Indian weapons that are designed to deter rather than kill. I think of Tiger's Claws, in particular.

Perhaps others more knowledgeable in this area can expand.

That's what I think, anyway. It's a defensive weapon. Carried by people who don't want to kill potential attackers.

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9th October 2010, 05:08 AM	#12
Ron Anderson Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 228	I suspect I have the answer. It's a defensive weapon. It's not designed to kill, but to deter. And the reason may be religious. In a land that believes in karma, killing is the ultimate no-no. Maybe this is carried by people with religious convictions. It may be a woman's self-defense tool. Not all weapons are designed to inflict fatality. I recently posted an aboriginal weapon that was only designed to wound (see Kangaroo Tooth Lacerator thread). Also, if memory serves me well, I think there are a multitude of Indian weapons that are designed to deter rather than kill. I think of Tiger's Claws, in particular. Perhaps others more knowledgeable in this area can expand. That's what I think, anyway. It's a defensive weapon. Carried by people who don't want to kill potential attackers.