Maduvu / Maru (Indian Horn Buckler Dagger)
Defensive / Thrusting weapon
Quick Facts
OriginIndia (Maratha Empire / Kalaripayattu / Silambam) (Antiquity / 16th-18th Century)
Wield TypeSingle/Paired
MaterialTwo opposed blackbuck horns with steel tips and small steel buckler
Length60 - 85 cm cm
Weight0.8 - 1.4 kg kg
History
Unique Indian parrying weapon combining a small steel center buckler with two opposed blackbuck horns tipped with steel spikes. Mastered by Maratha warriors in Kalaripayattu and Silambam.
About
Used to bind incoming blade strikes with the central buckler while delivering instant counter-thrusts with either the upper or lower steel spike.