Haladie
| Haladie | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Blade |
| Place of origin | India and Syria |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Rajput |
The haladie is a double-edged dagger from ancient India,[1] consisting of two curved blades,[1] each approximately 8.5 inches (22 cm) 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.[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.[citation needed]
See also
[edit]- 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]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Near Eastern Weapon Parallels". Journal of Book of Mormon Studies. 8 (1): 39–40, 78. 1999.
- ^ Egerton, Earl Wilbraham (1896). A Description of Indian and Oriental Armour. W. H. Allen & co ., limited. ISBN 9788120612051.
- ^ "Lot 85 An Indian Double-Bladed Haladie, A Malabar Sacrificial Knife, And Two Khyber Lohar". Bonhams. 25 July 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
- ^ "Throwing Weapons".