Bulbous Handle Tabar_S2

Name/Title

Bulbous Handle Tabar_S2

Entry/Object ID

327; Full Code: 327.14.67-AX-NB

Tags

Axe

Description

This artifact completes the specialized set of three Custom Forged Tomahawks. As the third unit, it adheres to the identical technical blueprint as its predecessors, ensuring a unified "Standard Operating Procedure" for the entire set. This specimen documents the consistency of modern forging processes and the precise application of weight-distribution logic to manual striking tools. Core Components & Engineering The Head (Forged High-Carbon Steel): A single-piece forged unit comprising a broad primary bit and a secondary hammer poll. Primary Bit: Ground with a convex edge profile, optimized for high-impact shearing while maintaining the structural thickness required to resist edge-roll or chipping. The Hammer Poll: A solid steel cylindrical extension at the rear of the eye. This provides a utilitarian striking surface and acts as a critical Kinetic Counterweight. Eye & Retention: The head is friction-fit to the shaft and secured with a lateral steel pin, ensuring maximum mechanical stability during high-torque swinging maneuvers. The Shaft (High-Density Parallel-Grain Hardwood): Constructed from a seasoned hardwood with a straight, continuous grain. Stress Management: The parallel grain structure is engineered to absorb and dissipate the shockwaves generated upon impact, protecting the user's joints from repetitive kinetic stress. Terminal Architecture (Steel Pommel Assembly): The hilt is encased in a long, polished steel ferrule terminating in a globular pommel. Retention Stop: The globular flare provides a physical anchor for the hand, ensuring the tool remain secure even during aggressive drawing or swinging inputs. Surface Finish: The ferrule is polished and features decorative scalloped openwork at the transition to the hardwood, mirroring the finish of the other two units in the set.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Sahib Singh

Date made

circa 2021

Time Period

21st Century

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