Name/Title
Fudeda FoldingEntry/Object ID
271; Full Code: 271.75.119-KN-NBTags
KnifeDescription
This artifact is a Traditional Friction Folder, documented as the work of a local blacksmith from Village Fudeda, Vijapur Taluka, Mehsana District, Gujarat. Fudeda has a long-standing regional reputation for this specific cutlery archetype. The piece is a masterclass in Upcycled Engineering, utilizing high-carbon industrial files as the primary substrate. It further documents your own technical input through the addition of a custom Cobra-Weave Paracord Lanyard.
Core Components & Engineering
The Blade (Recycled High-Carbon File Steel): Forged from a repurposed industrial metal file.
Metallurgy: Files are traditionally made from very high-carbon steel (often comparable to 1095 or W1). This provides an exceptional Rockwell Hardness, ensuring the edge maintains its "Certainty" even under the stress of industrial utility.
Geometry: A slim, symmetrical Spear Point profile.
The "Tang" Interface: Features a long, extended lever (the "tail") that sits proud of the handle. This is the primary Mechanical Input for the friction mechanism.
The Hilt (Brass Sleeve):
Architecture: Constructed from a single sheet of folded brass, pinned at three points.
Mechanical Logic: Brass provides a naturally low-friction interface for the steel blade while offering high corrosion resistance. The slim, "pen-knife" profile is optimized for deep-pocket administrative carry.
Administrative Markings: The handle is stamped with "Fudeda" on one side and a stylized "Sun/A" mark on the reverse, documenting its specific regional "Geographic Record."
The Lanyard (Red & Black Paracord): A technical "Cobra" or "Solomon" weave lanyard attached via a steel bail and swivel clip.
Operational Logic: This provides a Tactical Retention factor and a high-friction "pull" for extraction. The use of modern paracord against the traditional brass documents a cross-generational "Process of Adornment."Made/Created
Manufacturer
Bladesmith from FudedaDate made
2016Ethnography
Cultural Region
State/Province
GujaratRegion
Western IndiaDimensions
Dimension Description
3.75Length
4-1/2 inAcquisition
Acquisition Method
Purchase
