| Ayudha katti | |
|---|---|
_36.25.1572_001_Apr2017.jpg) "War" form of the ayudha katti, lacking the egg-shaped pommel plate on the base of the hilt. The shape of the blade of this particular ayudha katti is unusual. | |
| Type | Broad blade |
| Place of origin | Kodagu |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Kodava people |
| Wars | Yes |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.5 pounds (1.1 kg) |
| Length | 50 centimetres (20 in) |
| Width | 9 centimetres (3.5 in) |
| Blade type | Single edge |
| Hilt type | wood, horn |
| Scabbard/sheath | wood, silver |
| Head type | steel |
Ayudha katti (also written ayda katti or aydha katti or आयुध कटि) is an indigenous weapon of war and tools to the Kodava people of Kodagu, in the state of Karnataka, India. The ayudha katti is developed from an implement used to cut through dense undergrowth. Unlike most blades, the ayudha katti is worn without a sheath.