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| name = Malappuram Katthi<br />
| image = File:Malappuram Kathi.jpg<br />
| caption = മലപ്പുറം കത്തി<br />
| origin = [[Malappuram]], India<br />
| type = [[Dagger]]<br />
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A '''Malappuram kathi''' is a kind of dagger, originating from the [[Indian subcontinent]], developed by few blacksmith families of [[Malappuram]] from Malabar region of [[Kerala]] in ancient times. The dagger is unique in its physical appearance and features, as it has a very light-weight holder made of [[deer]] [[antler]]. The blade is thicker on the top and very sharp and lines at the bottom. The blade is full tang and continues to the handle and covers the handle in a small single strip. The dagger is {{convert|18|-|25|in|cm}} long.<br />
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Legend has it, that wounds sustained by Malappuram katthi are difficult to heal and that [[infection]]s will often develop, also prolonging the healing. Some say this is because of the metallic combination of the dagger and the unique craftsmanship involved and the know-how of which has been passed on from generations and is restricted to only a few [[blacksmith]] families in Malappuram District of Kerala. This is one of the famous geographical indications described in the history of Kerala.<br />
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[[Category:Blade weapons]]<br />
[[Category:Daggers]]<br />
[[Category:Indian melee weapons]]<br />
[[Category:Weapons of India]]<br />
[[Category:Culture of Malappuram district]]<br />
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