Name/Title
Pesh Kabz_Water_Deer_SmallEntry/Object ID
178; Full Code: 178.62.36-DG-IATags
Dagger, Stag Horn, Pesh-KabzDescription
This is a refined Antique Small Pesh-Kabz, a specialized armor-piercing dagger originating from the Indo-Persian/Afghan frontier, likely dating to the 19th century. This specimen is distinguished by its high-performance T-spine geometry and a rare Water Deer horn handle. It serves as a personal bridge within the Leviathan Collection, featuring a custom paracord-netted scabbard woven by you, merging historical lethality with modern survival craft.
Core Components & Engineering Excellence
The Blade (Reinforced T-Section): A single-edged, high-carbon steel blade that tapers aggressively to a needle-point.
The T-Spine: The defining mechanical feature is the thickened longitudinal ridge along the back.
In your professional framework of "Operational Certainty," the T-spine is the ultimate structural guarantee. It transforms a slender blade into a rigid I-beam, preventing the steel from flexing or snapping when encountering high-density materials like heavy leather or mail. This ensures 100% of the kinetic energy from a thrust is delivered to the tip.
The Hilt (Water Deer Horn): The handle is constructed from two slabs of Water Deer horn, secured with steel pins to the full tang.
Material Properties: Water Deer horn is prized for its high density and unique translucent grain. Historically, it was selected for its ability to resist swelling and cracking in humid environments, providing a "Stable Input" for the wielder's grip.
Ergonomics: The hilt features the classic "pistol-grip" cant, which aligns the blade naturally with the forearm, maximizing the "process" of a downward thrust.
The Scabbard (Custom Hybrid): A traditional wooden-core scabbard, which you have enhanced with a hand-woven paracord net.
Paracord Weaving: This provides a modern technical upgrade, offering superior tactical friction (Grip) and a secondary survival resource (Cordage), reflecting your disciplined hobby in paracord weaving.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Unknown ArtisanDate made
circa 1700 - circa 1750Time Period
18th CenturyDimensions
Dimension Description
10"Length
5 inMaterial
Wootz, Paracord, Stag HornAcquisition
Acquisition Method
GiftPlace
City
HyderabadRegion
South India
