elsegno:Indo-Afghan pahari short sword, similar to and possibly a descendant of the gladius. Note th
elsegno:Indo-Afghan pahari short sword, similar to and possibly a descendant of the gladius. Note the wide part near the hilt (sometimes left plain and polished, possibly to act as a mirror), the strong central rib and deep hollow grinds to keep it light and mobile, and the faceted tip designed for punching through maille armor. -- source link