COORG/MALABAR KATTI

BANDOOK · 4th May 2025, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BANDOOK

This chopper looks to be of Kerala (Malabar) origin and has a functional purpose - from the brass covered tip it looks appropriate to have been used in temple rituals. The blunted tip is useful to strike at a coconut to crack it without shattering it for the water inside to be used in religious rituals.

Thanks Nidhin, now we know the reason of that tip , I have not visited this site last 4 years , so now read your reply , will be more active now

Jim McDougall · 4th May 2025, 10:04 PM

Its great to see you guys back!!! You have been missed, as has Jens, the sage of Indian weapons, which seem to seldom have topics or examples brought up these days.

All the best
Jim

BANDOOK · 18th June 2026, 10:14 AM

Thanks Jim,
Lots of things happening post covid , started with 2 of my weapons . One Indonesian and the Persian musket , hope to be more active , cheers my friend
Am in touch with Nidhin Olikara from time to time , thanks

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4th May 2025, 10:04 PM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,862	Its great to see you guys back!!! You have been missed, as has Jens, the sage of Indian weapons, which seem to seldom have topics or examples brought up these days. All the best Jim

18th June 2026, 10:14 AM	#3
BANDOOK Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: AUCKLAND,NEW ZEALAND Posts: 639	Thanks Jim, Lots of things happening post covid , started with 2 of my weapons . One Indonesian and the Persian musket , hope to be more active , cheers my friend Am in touch with Nidhin Olikara from time to time , thanks