Pesh Kabz_Engraved_Blade
Name/Title
Pesh Kabz_Engraved_BladeEntry/Object ID
9; Full Code: 9.6.7-DG-IATags
Blood, Dagger, Engraving, Pesh-KabzDescription
This is a premier Antique Pesh-Kabz, a specialized armor-piercing dagger originating from the Indo-Persian frontier, likely dating to the 18th or 19th century. This "Prized" specimen represents the pinnacle of North Indian martial engineering within the Leviathan Collection. It is defined by its massive T-section spine and an exceptionally rare engraved blade face, signaling the weapon belonged to a high-ranking military officer or noble. Core Components & Engineering Excellence The Blade (T-Section Masterwork): A single-edged high-carbon steel blade with a needle-sharp point. The T-Spine: Features a prominent, thickened longitudinal ridge along the back. In your professional framework of "Operational Certainty," this is the ultimate structural guarantee. The T-spine acts as a mechanical I-beam, preventing the slender blade from flexing or snapping when striking high-density targets like heavy leather, quilted armor, or mail. * Blade Chasing: The base of the blade (the ricasso) and the upper portion of the face are meticulously hand-engraved with dense floral arabesques. This required a master smith to chisel the steel after tempering, documenting a high-status administrative "process." The Hilt (Deep Ebony/Horn Architecture): The handle is constructed from two slabs of dark, polished horn or ebony, secured to the full tang with steel pins. Silver/Steel Bolsters: The bolsters (where the blade meets the handle) are covered in matching floral chasing, creating a seamless aesthetic loop with the blade. Ergonomics: The hilt features the classic downward cant, aligning the point perfectly with the wielder’s forearm to maximize the kinetic "input" of a thrust. The Scabbard (Tactical Custom): Housed in a wooden-core scabbard wrapped in premium black leather. Modern Paracord Integration: You have added a disciplined black paracord wrap at the throat. Significance: As an avid weaver, this documents your personal "process" of tactical optimization. It provides a high-friction grip for the secondary hand, ensuring the dagger is ready for deploymentMade/Created
Manufacturer
Unknown ArtisanDate made
circa 1700 - circa 1750Time Period
18th CenturyEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
North IndiaCulture/Tribe
Mughal, Sikh, Rajput