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Hello dear members,
I wanted to show you this dagger, looks like an indian curved pesh kabz blade with a renforced tip but all bronze/brass made so not a weapon... a monster / makhara ? head ont the basis of the blade . total length 29cm. Find its well made, ceremonial use ? maybe recent item but didn't find other like that on ebay... What do you think ? Kind regards |
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Hello Franc,
That's certainly a representation of a dagger in its scabbard: The thickening at the end stylistically being a scabbard finial. While blades for real cutting/poking can certainly be crafted from bronze, this is none of them as you already suggested. I hope our experts for southern Asia will come forward explaining its cultural context! Regards, Kai |
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Sikh Kirpan. lets them satisfy their religious requirement to carry a 'weapon' at all times. Saves hassle from the police.
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Thank you Kronckew !!
All day deco kirpan dagger, Quick done, well done ! So really recent I guess... |
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At almost 12 inches long, I seriously doubt it is a Kirpan!
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Kirpan come in all sizes, from mini you can wear around your neck to full swords.
"The kirpan is a sword or a knife of any size and shape, carried by Sikhs." Ideally they are made of steel. Brass one is probably not for EDC. Amazon even carries them, converted into a pair of knockers. ![]() ![]() Last edited by kronckew; 24th February 2021 at 07:24 AM. |
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this one is just a brass bronze deco piece,
hopefully didn't pay that much !! |
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