Pesh Kabz_Ivory_Handle
The image shows a traditional knife with a decorative handle and sheath.
Name/Title
Pesh Kabz_Ivory_HandleEntry/Object ID
3; Full Code: 3.1.1-DG-IMTags
Dagger, Pesh-Kabz, IvoryDescription
This artifact is a Pesh-Kabz, a specialized Persian and Indo-Afghan dagger engineered for the specific purpose of breaching mail and textile armor. It represents a peak of Pressure Concentration in edged weaponry, documenting a combat philosophy centered on defeating metallic defenses through longitudinal rigidity. This specimen features high-status Ivory Grips and a specialized blade geometry designed for Deflection Resistance. Core Components & Engineering The Blade (T-Section Geometry): A single-edged blade with a radical recurve and an acute, reinforced tip. Spine Architecture: The most critical feature is the massive, reinforced spine that creates a T-shaped cross-section. Mechanical Logic: This design provides extreme structural rigidity. In a traditional thin blade, a high-impact thrust against a hard target (like chainmail) can cause the steel to flex or buckle, resulting in "Mechanical Failure." The T-section prevents this, ensuring that 100% of the kinetic energy is transmitted directly through the tip. The Needle Tip: The point is often reinforced and thickened to a diamond cross-section at the very end to withstand the stress of a puncture without snapping. The Hilt (Full-Tang Ivory Assembly): Material: The handle is constructed from several sections of polished ivory, secured to the steel tang by copper or brass rivets. Ergonomics: The hilt features a distinct "pistol grip" curve and a flared pommel. This geometry creates a mechanical lock with the palm, providing the "Certainty" that the hand will not slip forward onto the blade during a high-pressure thrust. The Sheath: A modern-adapted leather or wood-core scabbard, featuring a Paracord Wrap. This documents a contemporary "Administrative Correction," providing a high-friction grip for extraction and a modular attachment point.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Sahib SinghDate made
circa 2010Ethnography
Cultural Region
State/Province
PunjabCulture/Tribe
Sikh, Rajput, Mughal, Afghan