Pata (sword)
| Pata | |
|---|---|
An ornamental pata with a 41 in (100 cm) blade | |
| Type | Sword |
| Place of origin | Indian subcontinent |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Marathas |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 10–44 inches (25–112 cm) |
| Blade type | Double-edged, straight |
| Hilt type | Gauntlet type |
The pata (Marathi: दांडपट्टा) is a sword, originating from the Indian subcontinent, with a gauntlet integrated as a handguard. Often referred to in its native Marathi as a dandpatta, it is commonly called a gauntlet-sword in English.