Gupti

A gupti is a traditional swordstick dagger from India that can be completely concealed in a wooden case and resembles a walking cane or short stick.[1][2]

Gupti
An illustration of a gupti
Typeswordstick
Place of originIndian subcontinent

References

  1. Pant, Gayatri Nath (2 June 1970). "Studies in Indian weapons and warfare". Army Educational Stores via Google Books.
  2. O'Bryan, John (23 April 2013). A History of Weapons: Crossbows, Caltrops, Catapults & Lots of Other Things that Can Seriously Mess You Up. Chronicle Books. ISBN 9781452110547 via Google Books.

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