Name/Title
Kaliber Survival KnifeEntry/Object ID
400; Full Code:400.90.95-DG-NBTags
Dagger, SurvivalDescription
Asset 152 records a state of Metallurgical Transparency and Structural Honesty. Sourced from the forges of Udaipur, Rajasthan, this unit is curated as an un-scaled Blanc, documenting the raw engineering of the blade before the application of organic handle materials. It stands as a primary record of Pattern-Welded Engineering and Mono-Steel Construction.
I. Metallurgical & Blade Architecture
Material Composition: The blade is forged from Pattern-Welded Damascus Steel, featuring a high-contrast Raindrop (Bird’s Eye) pattern. This records the thermomechanical history of the forge, where multiple layers of high and low-carbon steel are folded and welded to achieve Metallurgical Elasticity.
Geometry: The asset features a primary bevel ground to a polished apex. The flats of the blade remain etched to preserve the visual record of the steel's grain. The transition from the blade to the tang is seamless, ensuring absolute Structural Integrity.
Vector Alignment: The drop-point profile aligns the tip with the spine's center of gravity, providing Point-Pressure Concentration for precise administrative tasks.
II. Hilt & Ergonomic Engineering
Architecture: As a Blanc, the hilt is a skeletonized continuation of the blade steel. This records the "bones" of the tool, allowing for a direct assessment of the Tang Geometry.
Anatomical Indexing: The hilt features a deep Finger Choyl at the neck and a radical Upswept Flare at the pommel.
Retention Certainty: Even in its raw state, the flared pommel acts as a mechanical stop for the heel of the palm, while the choyl allows the user to "choke up" on the steel for high-leverage maneuvers.
III. Systemic Integration
Scabbard: The unit is housed in a heavy-duty, whip-stitched leather scabbard.
Administrative Record: The scabbard is marked with unit number 152, indexing its chronological place in the collection sequence.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Kaliber KnivesDate made
circa 2023 - circa 2023Time Period
21st CenturyPlace
Country
South AfricaContinent
AfricaDimensions
Dimension Description
10"Length
4-1/2 inCondition
Overall Condition
ExcellentAcquisition
Acquisition Method
PurchasePlace
City
Cape TownCountry
South AfricaContinent
Africa
