Knives considered harmless, like a pocket knife, are allowed so a dull kirpan is allowed.[4][5] In Denmark On October 24, 2006, the Eastern High Court of Denmark upheld the earlier ruling of the Copenhagen City Court by which wearing of Kirpan by a Sikh was declared illegal.

The Kirpan is a Shastar (protective weapon) and therefore wearing it on a string or cord is not practical. The Kirpan can be be of any size, however it is must be practical to use and not blunt. Some people justify the compromise of the 5 Ks to wear a mini Kirpan on a string, cord or necklace for when having a shower or bath.

Well known 19th Century English Historian, J. D. Cunningham (1812-1851) who was an eye witness to the First Anglo-Sikh War, in his History of the Sikhs – 1848 refers to Sikh women of that time as follows: “The Sikh women are distinguished from Hindus of their sex by some variety of dress, chiefly by a higher topknot of hair.”

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Touching a (sarbloh) Kirpan to the Karhaah Parshaad (sacred pudding) is a tradition that we can trace back to the lives of the Guru Sahibaans (before 1708 CE). This action served as an indication of the Guru’s acceptance and blessing of the Sikh nation, and the Sikhs’ acceptance and consumption of parshaad displays a submission to the Guru.

A Patit is no more a Sikh. So much so that a Sikh dyeing Kesh or beard is also declared a tankhahia, religious sinner and his offerings at Sri Akal Takhat or any other Takhat is not permitted. A Sikh doesn’t disfigure their hair from head to toe because of the Guru’s order to maintain the sanctity of the Kesh. Nothing else matters.

The four marriage rounds (Lavan) were written by the fourth Sikh Guru, Guru Raam Daas Ji, which is found on Ang 773 – 774 —- Gurmukhi & English Translation —- ਸੂਹੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੪ ॥

“Never remove your Kachhera and Kirpan.” (Rehatnama Bhai Desa Singh Jee, Page 147) Kirpaan: Sword (Kirpan) is an emblem of truth, justice, courage and adventure. In order to have self-respect, the Khalsa should maintain the means to vindicate his honour. The sword is worn in a strap (Gatra) to be used for the defence of others and not for ...

5 K’s are the bare minimum and are not the full extent of Khalsa uniform. A hazooria is part of Khalsa uniform. It can be white or blue and past the waist in length. In Mehta Chownk (a Sikh education centre renowned for teaching and understanding Gurbani), all the Singhs have to have a hazooria to enter Guru Sahib’s hazoori hazoori (presence).

They were enjoined to carry the Kirpan, for purposes of the defence of others and for the uprooting of evil. This mission of the defence of the weak and the downtrodden gave an impetus to a spirit of service and sacrifice. the Khalsa Panth had to meet the need of the times – to protect the weak against the oppression of Moghul rulers.