There is likely little doubt that over 300 years ago when the 10th Master’s presence graced the earth and he led Sikhs and others into necessary battle, that Sarb Loh (pure iron) was the preferred blade material for Kirpans and possibly swords that might have seen duty in the protection of oneself and the innocent.
Jot Singh Khalsa, the master armourer and kirpan maker has been working on a new project: compact, affordable, artisan-made Khalsa Kirpans which are entirely handmade to precise tolerances, using choice materials.
Some have referred to this Kirpan as one that might be called the finest ever created. My experience with historic weapons, including Kirpans, is that fabrication standards held in the past are not near as high as those held by my contemporary knife and swordmaking colleagues as well as myself.
