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			Great links GP!!  
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	It is often thought that the pata was a thrusting weapon, in the manner of the transverse grip katar as used in more northern regions of India by Rajputs and Mughals. However in the south, it was slashing cuts primarily, with the thrust basically disfavored. Important input, thank you so much! All the best Jim  | 
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