Name/Title
DaggerEntry/Object ID
154; Full Code: 154.60.98-DG-NBTags
DaggerDescription
I am presenting my Fairbairn-Sykes Style Commando Dagger, an artifact I acquired from a local curio shop in Mount Abu in 1996. To me, this piece is a fascinating record of post-war technical archetypes; it represents a design philosophy that prioritizes Needle-Point Penetration and Symmetrical Force Distribution. I value this specimen as a primary biographical record, specifically documenting my 1990s sourcing expeditions in the Rajasthan region.
My Design & Engineering Observations
My Choice of Blade Architecture (The Double-Edged Spear Point):
I am looking at a 154th administrative unit featuring a symmetrical Spear-Point profile.
My Technical Logic: This geometry is the pinnacle of "Thrust-Centric" engineering. By centering the point with the longitudinal axis of the handle, I ensure that any force I apply travels in a perfectly straight line. This provides me with absolute Piercing Yield, as the kinetic energy is concentrated on a microscopic surface area at the tip.
Surface Condition: I notice a deep, honest patina and "Administrative Scars" on the steel. This documents over 30 years of curation, recording its transition from a Mount Abu curio to a permanent anchor in my collection.
My Hilt & Ergonomic Architecture:
The hilt features a classic Coke-Bottle Contour with deep, transverse administrative ribbing.
My Mechanical Logic: The "Swell" in the center of the grip is designed for Anatomical Alignment with the palm. The ribbing provides me with high-friction Tactical Indexing, ensuring that even under high-velocity maneuvers, the tool cannot "roll" or shift in my palm.
The Guard and Pommel: I have a flat cross-guard to prevent my hand from sliding forward onto the double edges, and a weighted metal pommel cap that shifts the Center of Gravity back toward my hand for superior "liveliness."
My Administrative Indexing:
I have marked both the blade and the handle with "154," indexing its specific place in my extensive inventory sequence. This records my ongoing journey from my 1991 genesis (Unit 99) into the middle of my second century of curation.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Unknown ArtisanDate made
circa 1996Ethnography
Cultural Region
City
Mount Abu, RajasthanState/Province
RajasthanDimensions
Dimension Description
7"Length
4 inAcquisition
Acquisition Method
Purchase