Wagh Nakh
Pair in opposite placement
Name/Title
Wagh NakhEntry/Object ID
10; Full Code: 10.7.3-DG-IMTags
Blood, DaggerDescription
This specimen is a Modern Forged Bagh Nakh, a contemporary recreation of the legendary Maratha concealed weapon. It is engineered to integrate seamlessly with the anatomy of the hand, transforming the kinetic energy of a closed fist into a specialized tearing "process." Core Components & Engineering The Framework (High-Tensile Steel): Forged from a single piece of steel to ensure structural "certainty" under high-impact loads. Dual-Ring Interface: Features two circular rings designed to be worn on the index and pinky fingers. This configuration leaves the palm open, allowing the wielder to maintain manual dexterity for grappling or secondary tasks. The Crossbar: A rigid steel bar connects the rings, acting as a stable platform for the talons and distributing the "input" of a strike across the knuckles. The Talons (Curved Needle-Point): Three (or sometimes four) forward-curved steel claws, forged with a broad base and a needle-sharp tip. Geometry: The curve is modeled after the natural ergonomics of a predator's claw, ensuring that the tips "bite" and track through a target during a swiping or punching motion.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Sahib SinghDate made
circa 2017Place
City
Amritsar, PunjabState/Province
PunjabEthnography
Cultural Region
State/Province
MaharashtraCulture/Tribe
Marattha, Sikh