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Originally Posted by CourseEight
Hi all --
I just picked up this item, and I haven't been able to find out any information about it (what is it called if it has a name, etc.) or pictures of any other examples. It doesn't quite have the same sort of blades you would expect from a haladie, but is this considered one? It reminds me a bit of a (double) kubaton, but that's a more modern thing.  |
Maybe it's a Dulo-dulo/Yawara (Filipino) type of self-defense weapon, usually made of wood or horn... and that is very similar in concept to a kubaton. Also, I know in Kalaripayattu, the cottaccan is a small stick that fits in the palm used to strike at vital spots, like the marma points. Usually they are wooden and sometimes tipped with brass... Maybe it's more common back then than you think cause the ancient horn-bichwa may have also been a point-impact-weapon, not a dagger (horn doesn't make for a good cutter). However it does seem that daggers would be an easier self-defense weapon because of the damaged that it can do with less training.
Hope that helps
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Originally Posted by CourseEight
The person I bought it from got it in a lot of weapons received from India, which included obviously Indian tulwar, lance heads, and a bagh nahk (which I also purchased  ). So, if it isn't Indian, it made its way to an Indian arsenal at some point... |
Bagh Nakh too?! Wow, you lucky bast... good for you!
Any pictures of said lucky tiger claws?
