Khanda

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Khanda is the oldest and most typical of Indian swords. It has a broad, straight blade, usually widening towards the point, which is generally quite blunt. Sometimes it is double-edged. It generally has a strengthening plate with ornamental borders on the back for a considerable part of its length. The hilt has a broad plate guard and wide finger guard which joins the large, flat pommel. There is a spike on the pommel which acts as a guard for the arm, and for a grip for the left hand when making a two-handed stroke. It is also used as a hand rest when the sword is sheathed. The inside of the guard and finger guard are padded.