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Originally Posted by mariusgmioc
Yep, this would be a typical zirah-bouk.
And I like it too! 
... the very thick tip is very badly suited for armour penetration. ...
So, I suspect these knives are mostly a 20th century development for the tourist market. |
the spike on pole-axes, halberds, Guden tags, and even some rondels, of much the same cross section & shapes, ruined the days of many an armoured knight, not penetrating the armour, but the gaps, throats, eyes, ears, etc. An unarmoured Indian warrior would be very vulnerable, I would think, tho personally I'd rather have a nice sharp bowie.