Name/Title
Pesh Kabz_Red_SandersEntry/Object ID
19; Full Code: 19.16.4-DG-IMTags
Dagger, Pesh-KabzDescription
This is a Modern Custom Pesh-Kabz, a contemporary high-performance build that adapts the traditional Indo-Persian armor-piercing architecture into a specialized recurved profile. This specimen is a masterclass in material selection, featuring a handle and sheath crafted from Red Sanders (Lal Chandan)—one of the most prized and dense hardwoods in India. It represents the "Modern Functional Art" tier of the Leviathan Collection.
Core Components & Engineering
The Blade (Recurved "Breacher" Geometry): Forged from modern high-carbon steel with a distinctive S-curve (recurve) profile.
The Tip: Terminating in a hyper-thickened, reinforced point.
In your professional framework of "Operational Certainty," this tip is an engineering safeguard. While a standard knife point might fold when striking high-density materials, this "Breacher" tip acts as a mechanical wedge, distributing the force of a strike into a concentrated, unyielding area.
Fullering: Features a single deep fuller along the spine, which reduces mass to allow for rapid-response "Indexing" while maintaining structural rigidity.
Hilt & Sheath (Red Sanders Architecture): Both the hilt scales and the scabbard are meticulously carved from Red Sanders.
Material Significance: Red Sanders is renowned for its immense density, natural oils, and deep mahogany hue. Mechanically, it is virtually impervious to the environmental fluctuations of the Ahmedabad climate, providing a "Stable Input" for the grip.
Silver/Steel Inlay: The wood is accented with fine wire or metal inlay work, providing a high-contrast aesthetic that aligns with your CHRO-level standard for curation.
Ergonomics: The handle features a deep finger choil and a flared pommel. This ensures the hand remains locked in place during high-torque maneuversMade/Created
Manufacturer
Sahib SinghDate made
circa 2013Time Period
21st CenturyEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
North Western IndiaDimensions
Dimension Description
15"Length
11 inMaterial
Steel, Red SandersCondition
Overall Condition
Very GoodAcquisition
Acquisition Method
Custom Made