Originally posted by The Raging Bull
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Not ALL Sikhs carry 'small daggers'. Only devout Sikhs carry them. They are called 'Kirpan' and are NOT to be used as a weapon. Sikhs in the past (300+ years ago when Sikhism was still a very young religion) underwent a lot of persecution from the ****** and Hindu rulers in India. In order to defend their beliefs they fought back. The Kirpan symbolises bravery and the willingness to defend the weak and innocent.
They are not to be used offensively, only defensively. If a Kirpan is unsheathed, it must be used, it's not in the least bit ceremonial or for show.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_K%27s
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