Pesh Kabz_Damascus
Name/Title
Pesh Kabz_DamascusEntry/Object ID
67; Full Code: 67.28.25-DG-NBTags
Dagger, Pesh-KabzDescription
This artifact is a Modern Forged Khanjar, produced and acquired in 2006. It represents a high-performance interpretation of the traditional Indo-Persian recurved dagger, engineered with contemporary metallurgical standards while adhering to classical architectural principles. The piece is distinguished by its pattern-welded steel blade and a fully chased steel hilt, documenting a sophisticated marriage of martial utility and traditional craftsmanship. Core Components & Engineering The Blade (Pattern-Welded / Damascus-Style Steel): A single-edged blade featuring a pronounced recurve and a reinforced, acute tip. Surface Pattern: The steel exhibits a dense, high-contrast "watered" pattern, achieved by the repetitive folding and forge-welding of high and low carbon steels. Mechanical Logic: This process creates a "Composite Structure." The higher carbon layers provide a hard, wear-resistant edge, while the lower carbon layers provide the ductility required to prevent the blade from shattering under the shock of high-impact use. The Hilt (Chased Steel): An all-steel hilt with a traditional "pistol-grip" geometry and a rounded pommel cap. Surface Ornamentation: The entire hilt, including the bolsters and pommel, is covered in dense, hand-chased floral and geometric motifs. This is likely high-grade Koftgari or steel engraving, providing a high-friction surface for the hand. Retention: The downward cant of the hilt aligns the blade's point perfectly with the wielder’s forearm bones, ensuring that the kinetic energy of a strike is delivered with maximum linear efficiency. The Scabbard (Reinforced Hybrid): Housed in a wooden-core scabbard wrapped in dark leather. Tactical Wrap: The mid-section of the scabbard features a high-density cream-colored cord wrap. Functional Input: This wrap provides a secondary gripping surface for the non-dominant hand during the draw and serves to reinforce the wooden core against splitting.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Silver Stone of UdaipurDate made
circa 2007Ethnography
Cultural Region
City
Udaipur, RajasthanCulture/Tribe
Sikh, Rajput, Mughal