Name/Title
Dhariyu - MiniEntry/Object ID
215; Full Code: 215.10.36-PA-IMTags
Pole ArmDescription
This is a High-Velocity Dhariyu, a specialized variant of the traditional Gujarati pole-axe. Standing at a total length of 4.25 feet, this specimen is defined by its thinner bamboo shaft and reduced-mass blade. While your larger Dhariyus are built for heavy agricultural breaching or front-line defense, this version is engineered for rapid, reflexive "skirmishing" maneuvers where speed of rotation is the primary tactical advantage.
Core Components & Specialized Engineering
The Blade (Lightweight Recurve): Features a slender, hand-forged steel head with a sharp inner cutting edge and the characteristic hooked beak at the tip. By reducing the width and thickness of the steel, the blacksmith has lowered the rotational inertia of the head. In your professional "Process reliant" framework, this allows the user to change the strike angle with significantly less physical torque.
The Structural Ferrules: Despite the lighter build, the mounting remains high-status. It features a long brass sleeve (ferrule) at the head and a matching engraved brass butt-cap. These fittings serve as the "chassis" for the thin bamboo, preventing the natural fibers from vibrating excessively or splitting upon impact.
The Shaft (Thin-Gauge "Male" Bamboo): Mounted on a slender culm of seasoned "Male" Bamboo.
The thinner diameter increases the "whip" or flexibility of the shaft. When swung, the shaft stores elastic energy that is released at the moment of impact, effectively increasing the "process" efficiency of the strike without requiring additional mass.
The Finish: The bamboo shows a clean, natural seasoned patina, while the brass components exhibit a warm, aged glow that suggests a well-maintained tool of professional-grade quality.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Blacksmith of DahegamDate made
circa 2017Ethnography
Cultural Region
* Untyped Cultural Region
Tribal GujaratState/Province
GujaratRegion
Western IndiaDimensions
Dimension Description
42"Length
6 inAcquisition
Acquisition Method
Custom MadePlace
City
DahegamState/Province
GujaratRegion
Western India