Name/Title
Chakram_2Entry/Object ID
244; Full Code: 244.2.47-RW-IMTags
Ranged WeaponDescription
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 SinghDate made
circa 2019Dimensions
Dimension Description
10" DCondition
Overall Condition
Very GoodAcquisition
Acquisition Method
PurchasePlace
City
Amritsar, PunjabState/Province
Punjab