Calligraphy Dagger
Code : P13974

12 inches

Region: Primarily manufactured in the narrow artisan lanes of Udaipur and Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Legacy: Produced by master Sikligars who specialize in Shabash (praise) weaponry—pieces designed more for their beauty and meaning than for the battlefield. 

Script Focus: The dagger is designed with a wider flat on the blade specifically to provide more surface area for calligraphic inscriptions.
Gold-Leafing: Often utilizes the Teh-Nishan technique, where gold or silver is deeply hammered into the steel to ensure the calligraphy never fades. 

Heirloom Gifting: Frequently commissioned for weddings or major life achievements to carry a written blessing for the recipient.
Spiritual Display: Placed in home offices or libraries to symbolize the union of Gyan (Knowledge) and Shakti (Power).
Executive Utility: Functions as a premium, heavy-duty letter opener for luxury desk sets. 

The Power of Truth: Most designs centre around the theme that The Word is sharper than the Blade.
Indo-Persian Poetry: Common themes include the Rubaiyat style of quatrains or traditional Rajputana bravery couplets. 

Total Weight: Typically ranges from 300g to 550g.
Feel: Light and nimble; the weight is distributed to allow for easy rotation of the dagger to read the text along the blade. 

Mirror-Finished Steel: High-carbon steel is polished to a water-like shine so that the etched calligraphy reflects clearly.
Damascus Steel: Often used for high-end versions, where the natural flow of the steel patterns complements the fluid lines of the script. 

Contrasting Bone: Uses Polished Camel Bone to provide a stark white contrast against the dark or polished steel blade.
Engraved Hilt: The bone is often left smooth to emphasize the natural grain, or lightly etched with geometric borders that frame the blades calligraphy. 

Chiselled Script: The calligraphy is hand-chiselled rather than machine-engraved, giving each letter a unique, organic depth.
Brass/Silver Accents: The bolsters (the metal part between the handle and blade) are usually heavily engraved to match the script style.
Signature Sheath: A wooden scabbard wrapped in Deep Crimson or Emerald Green velvet, often featuring a belt-loop made of braided silk thread. 

The Courtly Tradition: In the royal courts of Rajasthan, a man was judged by his Kalam (Pen) and his Khadga (Sword). This dagger is the ultimate tribute to that dual identity.
Spiritual Protection: It is a common Rajasthani tradition to have daggers inscribed with protective verses, believing that the physical Word of God on steel acts as a permanent shield for the household.