COORG/MALABAR KATTI

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Originally Posted by Kubur

What a nice weapon my friend!
What is the size and why the tip is protected?
Can you tell us more? Thanks

Hi Kubur
This Katti measures about 19 inches in length, i assume that the tip is covered with metal covering could be to protect the warrior from the pointed tip of blade when he carried it as it could inflict a wound.Thats what my guess is???
Someone else could know more about these weapons if the covering was for a functional purpose or Decorative.
Thanks Again
Rajesh

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.