After a little more research in trying to find this type of sword's function on the battle field ...I discovered another 'rapier' bladed Indian sword, the mel puttah bemoh, interestingly used two-handed. Has anyone any more info on this sword and its use??
http://books.google.com/books?id=J5P...x8I_8TnD8HJ3qQ
Thank you
Regards David