The katars

[Jens Nordlunde]

Rsword thank you for your answer. If you like Tanjore katars, then have a look here.
Besides the fish and steel pearls on the side guards, also notice the fish and peacocks at the top of the blade. Between the two cross ribs there are seven little wheels, which can turn, and in each of the cross ribs there is a steel ball rolling.

Hi Brian thank you for your answer, which I find interesting, also you give some good references. I can’t say that I fully agree with you, although I agree with most of what you write, and as evidence is hard to find, I will let the points where I disagree with you rest fro the time being.

Jens