A small, curved sword or dagger traditionally carried by Sikh men.
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Kirpan Term Timeline in Train to Pakistan
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4. Karma
...leader stands up and commands him to come down. Suddenly, the big man pulls a kirpan from his waist and slashes at the rope. He hacks at it vigorously. The leader,...
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