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 good quality. Heavy, down curving, blade, with its deadly sharp edge on the concave side and with wide heavy tip. This one has a 19 ½ inches long blade 5 inches wide at the tip. The tip is marked with the “Sun” talisman marking, painted red. The handle is whole steel with the grip of cylindrical form between disk shaped cross guard and pommel. Total length 25 inches. Very good condition. Good age patina. Minor edge nicks. Very attractive price.