Malappuram Kathi is a kind of dagger, used in northern parts 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 horn. The blade is thicker on the top and very sharp and lines at the bottom. The blade continues to the handle and covers the handle in a small single strip. The dagger is 18 - 25 inches long.
Malappuram district in Kerala is situated southeast of Kozhikode. Though Malappuram consists of majority of Muslims, it has been a centre for Hindu Vedic learning and teaching.
This district is bordered by Thrissur and Palakkad districts in the South & The Nilgiris on the east. This district has played a significant role in our freedom struggle because of the famous Mappi a revolts that took place between 1792 and 1921. The three great rivers like Chaliyar, the Kadalundi and the Bharathapuzha flows through this district. The architectural styles of temples and mosques and also the cultural and ritual art forms add more value to this district.
This district is bordered by Thrissur and Palakkad districts in the South & The Nilgiris on the east. This district has played a significant role in our freedom struggle because of the famous Mappi a revolts that took place between 1792 and 1921. The three great rivers like Chaliyar, the Kadalundi and the Bharathapuzha flows through this district. The architectural styles of temples and mosques and also the cultural and ritual art forms add more value to this district.
Legend has it that wounds sustained by Malapuram kathi are difficult to heal and often infections develop in wounds which take longer to heal. 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 Northern parts of Kerala.
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