COORG/MALABAR KATTI

[olikara]

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Originally Posted by Kubur

What a nice weapon my friend!
What is the size and why the tip is protected?
Can you tell us more? Thanks

Hi Kubur
This Katti measures about 19 inches in length, i assume that the tip is covered with metal covering could be to protect the warrior from the pointed tip of blade when he carried it as it could inflict a wound.Thats what my guess is???
Someone else could know more about these weapons if the covering was for a functional purpose or Decorative.
Thanks Again
Rajesh

This chopper looks to be of Kerala (Malabar) origin and has a functional purpose - from the brass covered tip it looks appropriate to have been used in temple rituals. The blunted tip is useful to strike at a coconut to crack it without shattering it for the water inside to be used in religious rituals.

[BANDOOK]

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Originally Posted by BANDOOK

This chopper looks to be of Kerala (Malabar) origin and has a functional purpose - from the brass covered tip it looks appropriate to have been used in temple rituals. The blunted tip is useful to strike at a coconut to crack it without shattering it for the water inside to be used in religious rituals.

Thanks Nidhin, now we know the reason of that tip , I have not visited this site last 4 years , so now read your reply , will be more active now

[Jim McDougall]

Its great to see you guys back!!! You have been missed, as has Jens, the sage of Indian weapons, which seem to seldom have topics or examples brought up these days.


All the best
Jim