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Hybrid History: Unpacking the ‘Harpoon Persian’ of CRKT’s Persian Frame-Lock Pocket Knife
The product description of CRKT’s Persian Frame-Lock Pocket Knife might lead you to believe that the blade is simply a reimagining of a “harpoon Persian” shape. But as we dive deeper, let’s break down what those two words really mean.
The term “harpoon” primarily refers to the curved cutout at the rear of the blade’s top, which has inspiration roots in the whaling industry of the 1800s. Essentially, a harpoon was designed to lodge into a whale or large fish, allowing for a secure grab. Similarly, a harpoon blade could be attached to a pole for spear hunting or fishing. Check out the image below, showcasing the milled pattern on the titanium handle.
The word “Persian” draws attention to the front of the blade, often described as a “trailing point” or “upswept” shape, designed to pierce through chainmail and armor, which originated in Iran and spread through Central Asia in the 1500s.
In today’s context, these distinctive contours serve primarily as aesthetics, but they have separately or together appeared on various hunting, fishing, tactical, and survival knives.
