Khanjar / Kanjai (Indo-Persian Curved Dagger)
Thrusting / Slashing weapon
Quick Facts
OriginPersia / India (Mughal / Rajputs) (16th-19th Century)
Wield TypeSingle-handed
MaterialForged high-carbon steel with double-curved S-shape blade and central rib
Length25 - 40 cm cm
Weight0.3 - 0.6 kg kg
History
Iconic dagger of Indo-Persian and Rajput warriors. Features a distinctive double-curved S-shaped blade with a pronounced central spine for armor penetration.
About
The double S-curve creates massive tissue disruption upon thrusting and enables fluid forehand and backhand slashing.