Swordstick
Gupti | |
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An illustration of a gupti | |
Type | swordstick |
Place of origin | Indian subcontinent |
A gupti is a traditional swordstick dagger from India that can be completely concealed in a wooden case and resembles a walking cane or short stick.
References
- Pant, Gayatri Nath (2 June 1970). "Studies in Indian weapons and warfare". Army Educational Stores – via Google Books.
- O'Bryan, John (23 April 2013). A History of Weapons: Crossbows, Caltrops, Catapults & Lots of Other Things that Can Seriously Mess You Up. Chronicle Books. ISBN 9781452110547 – via Google Books.
External links
Media related to Gupti at Wikimedia Commons
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