Halberd?

[Bob A]

Originally Posted by Ibrahiim al Balooshi

Possibly made in the Deccan?... I wonder if they evolved from Katar?

An interesting question, and reasonable, given the typical katar blade design.

But then, I've seen similar forms on such Indian blades as the kanjarli, or the tiger-tooth jambiya, or the occasional chillanum, with of course the curvature associated with those weapons' blades. If I had to guess - and of course I do, as the actual answer requires information far beyond what I have available - I'd say the blade structure is of a form that cuts across a number of Indian weapon styles. I personally find it particularly attractive, and am drawn in general to designs of that sort of elegance of form