Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Khunda Double edged sword







Khunda Double edged sword






The oldest and most typical of Indian swords.it has a broad, straight blade, usually widening towards the point, which is generally quite blunt. Sometimes it is double-edged, but it generally has a strengthening plate with ornamental borders on the back for a considerable part of its length.The hilt has a broad plate guard and wide finger guard which joins the large round, flat pommel. There is a spike on the pommel which acts as a guard for the arm, and for a grip for the left hand when making a two-handed stroke.It is also used as a hand rest when the sword is sheathed. The inside of the guard and finger guard are padded.

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