Pesh Kabz_Long_Square_Blade

Name/Title

Pesh Kabz_Long_Square_Blade

Entry/Object ID

256; Full Code: 256.72.23-DG-IM

Tags

Dagger, Silver work, Pesh-Kabz

Description

This is a contemporary, custom-forged Pesh Kabz, a high-performance reconstruction of the legendary Indo-Persian dagger. While it follows the classic recurved silhouette of the 18th-century originals, it is engineered specifically to showcase the peak of armor-piercing geometry, featuring a massive, reinforced tip designed for maximum structural certainty. Core Design & Engineering The Tip (Reinforced Diamond Section): The standout feature of this specimen is the heavy diamond cross-section tip. This design significantly increases the mass at the point of impact. In a "Process reliant" martial context, this geometry ensures the point will not buckle or deflect when hitting hard targets like heavy leather, brigandine, or chainmail. The Blade: The blade is forged from high-carbon steel with a straight spine and a deep, aggressive recurve on the cutting edge. It features a T-section spine—a structural "I-beam" that provides immense longitudinal rigidity, preventing the long blade from flexing during a powerful thrust. The Hilt: Features a full-tang construction with dark hardwood grip scales (likely Indian Rosewood). The scales are contoured with ergonomic finger grooves to ensure a locked-in, non-slip grip. The steel bolster transitions seamlessly from the hilt to the blade, reinforcing the junction point. Scabbard: Paired with a custom wooden scabbard wrapped in black leather, accented with a steel locket and chape that mirror the clean, modern aesthetic of the dagger.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Sahib Singh

Date made

circa 2020

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

North India

Dimensions

Dimension Description

18"

Length

14 in

Material

Rosewood and Silver, Steel, Wood, Silver

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Place

City

Amritsar, Punjab

State/Province

Punjab