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			It could be an Anglo Indian thing.  Just that all the iron/steel rod core stuff I have handled has been African.   However yes could be Indian come to think of it the metal work would fit that.  A lot of Indian metal work had a Western feel even a lot of gothic revival imagery on metalwork trays and other artifact made for colonials and for export.  The metal tip is heavy.  I could be changing my mind on the origin.  Although not a deadly arms length weapon in a close up situation not a lot of fun to be struck or poked in the face with.
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