Sikh Kirpan.

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Samon

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The more I study Sikhism the more the knife collector nerd part of me kicks in. I don't want to discuss religion or anything like that but the beautiful Kirpan itself. (Knife forum after all!)

So, any of you who have one or even a collection of old or new Kirpans, please show them off and entertain us to where you got it/them, how old they are etc.

I don't own one as of yet, but yesterday in a charity shop I saw one for sale. Looked old and instantly caught my eye. Typical rustic carbon blade, dull edge and with a cow horn handle. No decortion or anything fancy but still pleasant. I asked if they had a sheath for it but sadly they didn't so I passed as it was a little pricey for what seemed more of a wall hanger than a genuine Sikh Kirpan that one would carry. I am on the look out fo the real ones to start collecting though as they are superbly attractive.

(If the wrong sub forum my bad, seems like the most logical place to request the top being a traditonal carry item for those in the Sikh faith.)

Cheers
 
Samon said:
(If the wrong sub forum my bad, seems like the most logical place to request the top being a traditonal carry item for those in the Sikh faith.)
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I can't think of a better place offhand. It is a traditional style. Have at it.
 
http://www.sikhs.org/art12.htm

Very interesting, according to the above, the knife is generally unsheathed (one assumes it's not too sharp then).:D

Britain, and I think the US, have large Sikh communities so perhaps more information can be found from them about the knives too.
 
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Will Power said:
http://www.sikhs.org/art12.htm

Very interesting, according to the above, the knife is generally unsheathed (one assumes it's not too sharp then).:D

Britain, and I think the US, have large Sikh communities so perhaps more information can be found from them about the knives too.
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The Kirpan is usually kept sheathed except when it is withdrawn from it's casing on such occasions as consecration of the ceremonial sweet pudding distributed during religious ceremonies.
 
You are correct! My apologies, was reading it on very small font and got it wrong.:foot::eek:
 
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