Chakram_2

Name/Title

Chakram_2

Entry/Object ID

244; Full Code: 244.2.47-RW-IM

Tags

Ranged Weapon

Description

Item Description: Sikh Chakram (Quoit) - Second of Pair This artifact is the second Chakram of your matched pair, completing the set in your collection. It represents a refined branch of Indian aerodynamic engineering, specifically utilized within the Sikh martial tradition. This specimen documents a design optimized for Rotational Stability and Centrifugal Cutting Efficiency, functioning as a high-velocity projectile that utilizes its own mass to maintain a flat, predictable flight path. Core Components & Engineering The Ring (Forged Carbon Steel): A precision-forged circular ring with a uniform cross-section to ensure weight balance. Geometry: Features a Chisel-Ground Outer Edge. The exterior circumference is tapered to a fine edge, while the interior remains blunt. This allows the user to spin the weapon at high RPMs using the index finger or a chakri (wooden stick) without risk of self-injury. The Airfoil Principle: The Chakram is essentially a Circular Wing. As it rotates, the air pressure differentials across the spinning surface provide a "Gyroscopic Lift" that resists gravity longer than a standard non-rotating projectile. Surface Condition: The steel shows a dark, stable patina characteristic of forged weapons. This documents a state of Structural Integrity, where the surface oxidation acts as a protective layer against deep corrosion. Administrative Consistency: As Unit 244 in your curation, this piece is the mechanical twin to the previous unit. The identical weight distribution is critical for a "Matched Set," ensuring that the muscle memory and "input force" required for a successful strike remain consistent between both releases.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Sahib Singh

Date made

circa 2019

Ethnography

Cultural Region

State/Province

Punjab

Dimensions

Dimension Description

10" D

Material

HCS

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Place

City

Amritsar, Punjab

State/Province

Punjab