Pesh Kabz_Thin_Wooden_Handle

Object/Artifact

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Leviathan: The Archit Patel Collection

Name/Title

Pesh Kabz_Thin_Wooden_Handle

Entry/Object ID

5; Full Code: 5.3.3-DG-IA

Tags

Dagger, Pesh-Kabz

Description

Correction acknowledged. The technical classification has been updated to reflect a flat-ground blade geometry rather than a reinforced T-spine. Item Description: Antique Pesh-Kabz (Flat-Ground Variant) This artifact is an Antique Pesh-Kabz, likely originating from the 19th-century North Indian or Afghan frontier. This specific variant deviates from the common T-spine architecture, utilizing a flat-ground, single-edged blade. This design emphasizes slicing efficiency and a streamlined profile, while the high-carbon steel composition maintains the traditional armor-piercing capabilities inherent to the Pesh-Kabz form. Core Components & Engineering The Blade (Flat-Ground High-Carbon Steel): A single-edged blade with a straight spine and a gradual taper toward a needle-sharp point. Geometry: By forgoing the thickened T-spine, the blade achieves a more uniform thickness across its width. This reduces lateral drag during a cut, prioritizing the "process" of a clean, deep slice over the absolute rigidity of a reinforced spine. Structural Integrity: Despite being "flat," the blade retains significant thickness at the base (ricasso), providing the mechanical stability required for high-force thrusting maneuvers. The Hilt (Deep Ebony/Horn): The handle is constructed from two slabs of dark polished horn or wood, secured to the full tang with steel pins. Ergonomics: The hilt maintains the classic downward "pistol-grip" cant. This aligns the point of the blade directly with the user's forearm, ensuring that the kinetic input of a strike is delivered with maximum linear efficiency. The Scabbard (Canvas-Reinforced): Housed in a wooden-core scabbard with a unique textile-wrapped finish. Material Logic: The use of canvas or reinforced cloth provides superior abrasion resistance compared to standard leather. The visible texture offers a high-friction surface, facilitating a secure grip for the secondary hand during a rapid draw.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Unknown Artisan

Date made

circa 1800 - 1850

Time Period

19th Century

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

North Western India

Dimensions

Dimension Description

14"

Length

10 in

Material

Wootz

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Place

City

Udaipur, Rajasthan