Bulbous Handle Tabar_S1

Name/Title

Bulbous Handle Tabar_S1

Entry/Object ID

326; Full Code: 326.13.66-AX-NB

Tags

Axe

Description

This artifact is the second specimen in a specialized set of three Custom Forged Tomahawks. It follows a rigorous design language centered on Rotational Kinematics and high-impact structural integrity. This unit serves as a technical twin to the previous entry, utilizing identical metallurgical and hilt-assembly "processes" to ensure a standardized operational output across the set. Core Components & Engineering The Head (Forged High-Carbon Steel): A single-piece forged unit featuring a broad cutting bit and a cylindrical hammer poll. The Primary Bit: Engineered with a convex edge geometry to maximize shearing efficiency while maintaining the material thickness required to prevent edge deformation. The Hammer Poll: A solid steel extension at the rear of the eye. This provides a secondary striking surface for non-lethal impact or utility tasks and acts as a Kinetic Counterweight. Eye Assembly: The head is friction-fit to the shaft and secured with a lateral steel pin, ensuring absolute mechanical certainty under high-torque swinging maneuvers. The Shaft (High-Density Parallel-Grain Hardwood): Constructed from a seasoned hardwood with a distinct, straight grain. Shock Absorption: The linear fibers of the wood act as a natural dampener, absorbing the primary energy return from a strike to protect the user's wrist and elbow joints. Terminal Architecture (Steel Pommel Assembly): The hilt is encased in a long steel ferrule terminating in a globular pommel. Ergonomic Stop: The flare of the pommel ensures the tool remains anchored in the hand, preventing the shaft from slipping during aggressive "inputs." Surface Finish: The ferrule is polished and features a decorative scalloped edge where it meets the hardwood, mirroring the "Administrative Signature" of the entire set.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Sahib Singh

Date made

circa 2021

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

North India

Dimensions

Dimension Description

23"

Length

4 in

Material

5160

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Place

City

Amritsar, Punjab

State/Province

Punjab