Kora swords were used in Nepal and North India for both fighting and sacrificial processes. They are quite similar, only the sacrificial sword is wider and heavier. This one is basically a fighter of very good quality. Heavy, down curving, blade, with its deadly sharp edge on the concave side and with wide heavy tip. This one has a 20 inches blade, 4 inches at the tip. The tip is marked with the “Eye” talisman marking, painted red. Ckassical handle with disk shaped pommel and cross guard. Original leather cover on the grip ( quite scarce). Total length 26 inches. Very good condition. No scabbard. This Kora is coming from the collection of John Powell, SF, a world known collection of Nepalese and related weapons.