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, well forged, with its deadly sharp edge on the concave side and with wide heavy tip. Blade 21 inches long 4 1/2 inches wide at the tip. The tip is marked with the “Eye” talisman marking. The handle is whole steel with the grip of cylindrical form between disk shaped cross guard and pommel. Total length 26 inches. Very good condition. A very good Kora.