Английская Википедия:Haladie

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Шаблон:Infobox weapon The haladie is a double-edged dagger from ancient India,[1] consisting of two curved blades,[1] each approximately Шаблон:Convert in length,[1] attached to a single hilt.[2]

The weapon was used by warriors of the Indian Rajput clans, and was both a stabbing and slicing blade. Some haladie had spikes on one side of the handle in the style of a knuckle duster, while others had a third blade in this position.Шаблон:Citation needed In some cases the main blades would be serrated.[3]

Eventually, the haladie began to be used outside of India, most notably in Syria.

The haladie is believed to be one of the world's first triple-edged blades.Шаблон:Citation needed

See also

  • Willow Leaf Knives are two sided throwing knives that can be curved or straight. Designed exclusively for ranged combat they look almost like haladie without the handle.[4]

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