Name/Title
Pesh Kabz_MiniEntry/Object ID
315; Full Code: 315.77.63-DG-IMTags
Dagger, Pesh-KabzDescription
This artifact is a Custom-Built Miniature Pesh-Kabz, a compact iteration of the traditional Indo-Persian armor-pierced dagger. This specimen represents a masterclass in scale-down engineering, where the critical mechanical properties of a full-sized "breacher" are condensed into a low-profile concealment tool. It documents a high-status material selection, specifically utilizing Red Sandalwood (Lal Chandan) for the hilt architecture.
Core Components & Engineering
The Blade (Reinforced T-Section Stiletto): A single-edged blade forged with a hyper-acute taper.
The T-Spine: Despite its small scale, the blade maintains a thickened longitudinal ridge along the back.
Mechanical Logic: This ridge acts as a structural I-beam, ensuring that the miniature point remains rigid under high-velocity "input." It prevents the blade from buckling, concentrating 100% of the force into the tip.
The Hilt (Red Sandalwood / Lal Chandan): The handle consists of two slabs of seasoned Red Sandalwood, secured to the full tang with two steel pins.
Material Density: Red Sandalwood is prized for its extreme structural density and natural oils, which protect it from the environmental fluctuations of the Gujarat region.
Ergonomics: The hilt features a downward "pistol-grip" cant and a flared pommel. This geometry ensures the small handle remains locked in the palm, aligning the blade’s point directly with the long bones of the forearm for maximum "thrust-certainty."
The Scabbard (Tactical Hybrid): Housed in a wooden-core scabbard wrapped in black leather.
Reinforcement: Features a polished steel chape (tip) with a decorative "fleur-de-lis" openwork cutout. This metallic reinforcement protects the scabbard from "point-through" failure, a common risk with hyper-acute stiletto blades.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Sahib SinghDate made
circa 2021Dimensions
Dimension Description
7"Length
3-1/2 inMaterial
HCS, Rosewood and SilverAcquisition
Acquisition Method
Custom MadePlace
City
Amritsar, PunjabState/Province
Punjab
