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Sword

This straight sword is also named Khanda it consists of a double-edged blade. The blade is strengthened with help of narrow fretted metal strips along its length. The basket hilt of this sword has a knuckle guard and the grip of the hilt is generally padded and covered with cloth or leather.

Kind
artefact
Date
1600–1699 CE