((full)) — Kaamakathi

| Region | Variation Name | Characteristics | |--------|---------------|----------------| | Tamil Nadu | Kaamakathi | Shorter blade (30–40 cm), curved spine, often with a brass bolster. | | Kerala | Vettukathi or Aruval | Heavier, longer (up to 60 cm), more pronounced curve; often used for coconut harvesting. | | Karnataka | Kodava kathi | Distinctive leaf-shaped blade, thinner profile, used by the Coorg community for both agriculture and ceremony. | | Andhra/Telangana | Mamidi kathi | Similar to Kaamakathi but often with a hooked tip for pulling branches. |

Report compiled from ethnographic sources, agricultural tool studies, and regional craft documentation. For further details, consult local blacksmiths or agricultural universities in South India. kaamakathi