Straight bladed daggers such as the pesh kabz have acutely tapering blades which are ground back under the grip to form a distinct step. Another distinguishing feature is the broad T-rib along the back edge of the blade. Grips are of the sandwich type with layers of bone, horn, elephant ivory and walrus ivory riveted to an extension of the blade. The pesh kabz sits very deeply into its scabbard, leaving only the pommel exposed. The tapering slender point is used for piercing through the rings of coats of mail and splitting them. The pesh qabz is of Persian origin and was introduced into India by the Mughals.