Rampuri
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The rampuri is an Indian gravity knife of formidable reputation having a single edged blade usually about 9 to 12 inches long.Usually it is switchblade type but there are step-lock type available as well. It formed the basic weapon for Indian thugs or "goondas" during the beginning of the 19th century. The name Rampuri comes from a town called Rampur in Uttar Pradesh, India. The royal Bladesmiths of local Nawabs, started making knives after the popularization of Fire Arms after 18'th century. The Rampuri is used even to this day by the local Indian mafia although sophisticated automatic pistols have largely taken their place.However Indian Law Prohibits making such knives longer than 6 inches of blade length.
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