Name/Title
Bulbous Handle Tabar_S3Entry/Object ID
328; Full Code: 328.15.68-AX-NBTags
AxeDescription
This artifact is a Custom High-Carbon Steel Tomahawk, documented as an independent build that follows the same design language as the previously cataloged set of three. While not part of that specific set, it utilizes an identical mechanical "process," featuring a Hammer-Poll head and a Counterbalanced hilt architecture. This specimen represents the repeatable success of this specific structural blueprint in achieving high-impact resilience and rotational stability.
Core Components & Engineering
The Head (Forged High-Carbon Steel): A single-piece forging featuring a broad primary bit and a secondary hammer poll.
Primary Bit: Forged with a convex edge geometry. This profile is engineered for deep shearing "outputs" while providing the material support necessary to resist edge-roll upon impact with high-density materials.
The Hammer Poll: The rear of the head terminates in a solid steel cylindrical poll. This serves as a secondary blunt-force surface and acts as a Kinetic Counterweight, stabilizing the head during high-velocity swings.
Retention: The head is friction-fit to the shaft and secured with a lateral steel pin, ensuring absolute mechanical certainty and preventing head-drift during repetitive use.
The Shaft (Seasoned Parallel-Grain Hardwood): Constructed from a high-density hardwood with a visible, continuous grain.
Vibration Management: The linear fibers of the wood are aligned with the longitudinal axis of the shaft. This allows the handle to absorb and dissipate the kinetic energy of a strike, protecting the user's wrist from the shockwave of impact.
Terminal Architecture (Steel Pommel Assembly): The hilt is encased in a polished steel ferrule terminating in a large globular pommel.
Mechanical Stop: The globular flare provides a physical anchor, ensuring the tool remains secure in the hand even under high-moisture or high-fatigue "inputs."
Transition Detail: The ferrule features decorative scalloped openwork at the junction with the wood, maintaining a refined aesthetic standard consistent with the collection's high-performance tools.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Sahib SinghDate made
circa 2021Dimensions
Dimension Description
23"Length
4 inAcquisition
Acquisition Method
PurchasePlace
City
Amritsar, PunjabState/Province
Punjab
