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20th September 2010, 08:14 PM
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Really? I've always thought that was the 'legend' of Katars....
Off to google it! lol Edit: well, there are lots of pages thrown up in a search, good old never wrong  wiki says:As the weapon spread throughout India it became something of a status symbol, much like the Southeast Asian kris. Among the Rajputs and Mughals, princes and nobles were often portrayed wearing a katara at their side. This was not only a precaution for self-defense, but it was also meant to show their wealth and position. Upper-class Mughals would even hunt tigers with katara. For a hunter to kill a tiger with such a short-range weapon was considered the surest sign of bravery and martial skill. |
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20th September 2010, 08:22 PM
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Keris forum moderator
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Well, if Wiki says so....
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20th September 2010, 08:22 PM
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For a hunter to kill a tiger with such a short-range weapon was considered the surest sign of bravery and martial skill.
There is a fine line between brave and just plain stupid. 
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20th September 2010, 08:25 PM
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LOL, yeah I know, but I've heard it elsewhere
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