The kirpan (n; ਕਿਰਪਾਨ {IAST|kirpān}) is a ceremonial sword or dagger carried by baptised Sikhs. It is a religious commandment given by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 in which all baptised Sikhs must wear five articles of faith at all times, the kirpan being one of five articles. The word kirpan has two roots - the first root is `kirpa`, ..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirpan
(from the article `Sikhism`) ...kesh (uncut hair), kangha (comb), kacch (short trousers), kara (steel bracelet), and kirpan (double-edged dagger)did not become an obligation of ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/k/36