Kirpan

The Kirpan is a curved, single-edged dagger or knife carried by Sikhs. Traditionally, it was a full-sized sword but modern Sikhs have reduced the length to that of a dagger due to colonial policies and laws. It is part of the five articles of faith (the five Ks) which says it must be worn at all times.

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Other websites

 Explaining what the Kirpan is to a Non-Sikh.
 Press release VDPA Human Rights Conference, Vienna, Austria
 Sword in Sikhism 
 About the 5 K´s

Category:Sikhism
Category:Religious symbols
Category:Knives