Chhuri - Nepal

Name/Title

Chhuri - Nepal

Entry/Object ID

192; Full Code: 192.63.106-DG-NB

Tags

Forward edge, Dagger, Buffalo Horn, Survival

Description

Custom Kathmandu Dagger (Khu-Chhuri), an artifact forged by the same master bladesmiths who produce my traditional Nepalese weaponry. This piece represents a peak in Cross-Regional Synthesis; it is a tool that applies the legendary High-Carbon Resilience of a Khukuri to a streamlined, western-style dagger chassis. I value this specimen as a primary technical record, specifically indexing my focus on Saw-Back material Processing and High-Status Organic Hilt Engineering. My Design & Engineering Observations My Choice of Blade Architecture (The Serrated Utility Point): I am looking at a 192nd administrative unit featuring a single-edged blade with a radical Saw-Back along the primary spine. My Technical Logic: The "Saw" notches are engineered for Friction-Based Shearing, allowing me to notch high-density organic materials or clear industrial synthetic fibers that a standard edge would skate over. The Profile: I have opted for a classic Drop-Point geometry. By sloping the spine downward toward the apex, I have achieved superior Tip Control, concentrating my manual force for precise administrative piercing tasks. My Hilt & Material Integrity (The Water Buffalo Horn): The hilt is constructed from polished Water Buffalo Horn, a biological composite prized by Kathmandu smiths for its natural toughness. My Mechanical Logic: Horn possesses an exceptional Strength-to-Weight Ratio. By securing these scales with three polished aluminum pins through the full tang, I have achieved absolute Structural Certainty. The natural curve of the horn provides an integrated Anatomical Flare, acting as a fail-safe to prevent the tool from slipping during high-velocity maneuvers. My Administrative Indexing: I have categorized this as Unit 192, documenting my journey toward the end of my second century of curation. This piece serves as a physical record of my continued partnership with the Nepalese forge-masters.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Khukuri House Nepal

Date made

2019

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

Nepal

Dimensions

Dimension Description

11"

Length

6 in

Material

5160