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Kindjal

Cold Weapon Ancient & Medieval
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Introduction

Kindjal is a type of dagger and a variant of the knife. It has a thick blade with sharp edges on both sides, and the tip of the blade is centrally aligned.

Technology

Forged double-edged dagger blade

Range / Capacity:
Close combat

Advantages

Strong grip due to flared hilt; effective thrusting and stabbing

Notes

The hilt is thick at the top and bottom and narrow in the middle for firm grip. Kindjal was introduced to India from Turkey.