New Kama Kathi Jun 2026

Despite its renaissance, the New Kama Kathi faces significant hurdles. Indian law categorizes most curved blades over 9 inches as restricted weapons, requiring a license for ownership. This has forced the movement to create “training variants” with dull edges and shorter blades. Furthermore, the lack of a standardized governing body means that quality varies wildly—from excellent custom pieces to cheap, non-functional tourist souvenirs.