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Kirach sword, India, 17th-19th century AD

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Kirach sword, India, 17th-19th century AD

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PugJesus@lemmy.worldM to [Dormant] moved to !historyartifacts@piefed.social@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 months ago
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    What’s the purpose of the doohickey at the end of the handle?

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      The pommel adds weight for balance on most swords, I believe.

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