The five K's are (I) the kes or uncut hair of the whole body, (2) the kachh or short drawers ending above the knee, (3) the kara or iron bangle, (4) the khanda or small steel dagger,(5) the khanga or comb.
He gave them outward signs of their faith in the five K's - which will subsequently be explained - he signified the military nature of their calling by the title of "singh" or "lion" and by the wearing of steel, and he strictly prohibited the use of tobacco.
He must from that date wear the five K's and add the word singh to his original name.
The five K's and the other esoteric observances of the Sikhs mostly had a utilitarian purpose.
If thin stripes are a little too candy cane for your tastes, then you can jump up the designer ladder and arrive at Daryl K's latest Maillot masterpiece.
