Name/Title
Bulbous Club_2Entry/Object ID
330; Full Code: 330.24.70-BD-NBTags
BludgeonDescription
This artifact is the second specimen in a specialized set of three Custom Reinforced Bamboo Batons. It represents a precise replication of the technical "process" established in the first unit, combining high-tensile organic bamboo with precision-machined steel. The piece documents a focus on standardized mechanical output, ensuring that the structural properties—such as mass distribution and kinetic dampening—remain constant across the entire set.
Core Components & Engineering
The Shaft (Seasoned Solid-Core Bamboo): Crafted from a high-density, straight-grained bamboo culm, likely cured via a multi-year shade-drying cycle.
Architecture: The shaft features rhythmic horizontal grooves carved at the natural nodes. This design serves as a Tactical Indexing System, allowing for a high-certainty grip and providing tactile feedback on the baton's orientation without visual confirmation.
Integrity: The bamboo exhibits a polished, lipid-treated surface. This prevents environmental checking and ensures the fibrous matrix remains ductile enough to absorb impact without splintering.
Terminal Architecture (Dual Steel Ferrules): The shaft is encased at both ends in long, polished steel ferrules.
Striking Tips: Each ferrule terminates in a robust, globular steel pommel. This dual-ended configuration maximizes defensive versatility, allowing for effective striking "inputs" from either end of the tool.
Sleeve Integration: The ferrules act as structural gussets, reinforcing the bamboo against the high longitudinal and lateral stresses encountered during impact.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Sahib SinghDate made
circa 2021Acquisition
Acquisition Method
PurchasePlace
City
Amritsar, PunjabState/Province
Punjab