Name/Title
File KnifeEntry/Object ID
232; Full Code: 232.69.39-KN-IMTags
Knife, Ruturaj Farm ProductDescription
This artifact is a Custom Fixed-Blade Utility Knife, handcrafted by the user from a repurposed industrial file. It represents a masterclass in functional upcycling, where high-carbon tool steel is reintegrated with organic material to create a specialized cutting instrument.
Core Components & Engineering
The Blade (Repurposed High-Carbon File Steel): A single-edged blade with a clip-point profile, ground from a vintage steel file.
Material Properties: Industrial files are typically forged from W1 or W2 high-carbon tool steel. This material is prized in bladesmithing for its extreme hardness and ability to maintain a "shaving-sharp" edge through repetitive high-friction tasks.
Geometry: The blade features a slight recurve near the belly, terminating in a fine point. The surface remains semi-polished, retaining the structural density of the original tool.
The Hilt (Bamboo Root): The handle is crafted from a seasoned section of bamboo root.
Anatomical Ergonomics: Unlike standard bamboo stalks, the root section is characterized by dense, irregular nodes and a natural curvature. These features provide a high-friction, "pistol-grip" interface that conforms to the natural contours of the palm.
Durability: Bamboo root is significantly denser and more resistant to splitting than the hollow culm, providing a stable anchor for the blade tang.
The Guard & Ferrule (Brass): A polished brass oval guard and cylindrical ferrule secure the transition between the blade and the handle.
Mechanical Logic: The brass ferrule acts as a compression ring, preventing the bamboo from checking or splitting when under the high-torque stresses of a heavy cut.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Archit B PatelDate made
circa 2019Time Period
21st CenturyEthnography
Cultural Region
Location
Ruturaj FarmCity
AhmedabadState/Province
GujaratRegion
Western IndiaDimensions
Dimension Description
9"Length
3-1/2 inAcquisition
Acquisition Method
InheritedPlace
City
AhmedabadState/Province
GujaratRegion
Western India
