Katar (????) for comment ...

katana · 15th December 2006, 05:07 PM

Found this, these are described as South Indian Pata and are similar in construction to the 'Katar' which started this thread. Some have straps at the extreme ends of the 'guard' could be the reason for the holes seen on Husar's 'Katar'.....

Jens Nordlunde · 16th December 2006, 01:55 PM

Well Katana, I am quite relieved that Stone agrees with us, that Husar’s katar it from south India, and when I saw the last picture you posted, I did remember it. I think it is time I withdraw what I said about a ceremonial katar, but I am still of the opinion that a stab from a katar with a ‘normal’ grip will be more powerful, than it would be from one with a grip parallel to the blade.

15th December 2006, 05:07 PM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Found this, these are described as South Indian Pata and are similar in construction to the 'Katar' which started this thread. Some have straps at the extreme ends of the 'guard' could be the reason for the holes seen on Husar's 'Katar'..... Attached Images

16th December 2006, 01:55 PM	#2
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Well Katana, I am quite relieved that Stone agrees with us, that Husar’s katar it from south India, and when I saw the last picture you posted, I did remember it. I think it is time I withdraw what I said about a ceremonial katar, but I am still of the opinion that a stab from a katar with a ‘normal’ grip will be more powerful, than it would be from one with a grip parallel to the blade.