Kirpan
Blade (knife, dagger, or sword) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The kirpan (Punjabi: ਕਿਰਪਾਨ; pronunciation: [kɪɾpaːn]) is a curved, single-edged blade that Khalsa Sikhs are required to wear as part of their religious uniform, as prescribed by the Sikh Code of Conduct.[1] Traditionally, the kirpan was a full-sized talwar sword around 76 cm (30 inches) in length;[2] however, British colonial policies and laws introduced in the 19th century reduced the length of the blade,[3][4][5] and in the modern day, the kirpan is typically manifested as a dagger or knife. According to the Sikh Code of Conduct, "The length of the sword to be worn is not prescribed".[6] It is part of a religious commandment given by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699, founding the Khalsa order and introducing the five articles of faith (the five Ks) which must be worn at all times.[7][8]
Kirpan | |
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Type | Blade (knife, dagger, or sword) |
Place of origin | Punjab region, Mughal Empire |
Specifications | |
Length | Variable (traditionally a full-sized talwar sword around 30 in (76 cm) in length, presently it is commonly a dagger or knife under 18 in (46 cm)) |