Krabi

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Krabi, as used by the Thais, is a term specifically used for sabres. It is a sword with a typical sabre hilt and guard most with the long thin hand guard. The term Krabi is invariably used interchangeably with daab or darb to refer to a single sword. The design of the Krabi includes three metal fittings, with indented contours, the markedly tapering chape with a graceful upswept terminus, and the position of the upper suspension ring (very near the throat). This is the more famous weapon in the history of Sri Siam. The warrior holds the weapons in one or both hand looking like the elephant tusks called (Darp Sung Mun) The swords are curved for slashing, There are two types of length. But in the olden times the length was much longer than today and far heavier.