Afghan Pulowar blade type?

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

Very interesting! Many thanks!

In this case I suppose the only possible explanation for the presence of the "tears" is the sound they make when the dagger is moved.

And that's, in my oppinion, the main reason they are present in some blades as well.

Just remember that in the old times, warriors used to wave their weapons above their heads not only in battles, but also when they were celebrating something or when they were dancing. Then, a rolling balls sound would certainly have made a difference!

I suspect that the main reason for this development was based on superstition / tradition and that it was rather more a parade decorative device than anything else...