Karad
Unsheathed blade with sheath
Name/Title
KaradEntry/Object ID
1; Full Code: 1.1.1-KN-IATags
Blood, KnifeDescription
This is an exceptionally significant Ancestral Karud, originating from your family’s village in Por, Gandhinagar. While the blade and scabbard are historical artifacts, the hilt represents a modern bridge to your own history as a hunter. This piece is a "Legacy Anchor" for the Leviathan Collection, merging ancestral heritage with a personal "process" of craftsmanship. Core Components & Engineering The Blade (Karud Profile): A classic Indo-Persian Karud (often spelled Karud or Karud). The Geometry: Unlike a curved Khanjar, the Karud is defined by its straight back and a single-edged blade that tapers to a reinforced, needle-like point. Reinforced Spine: The blade features a "T-section" spine, providing immense structural rigidity. Engraving: The ricasso (base of the blade) features intricate floral chasing. Notably, the blade face bears a hand-engraved inscription, likely in Gujarati, anchoring its provenance to the Gandhinagar region. The Hilt (Custom Wild Boar Tusk): You have replaced the original hilt with Wild Boar Tusk from a hunt. In your professional framework of "Operational Certainty," this material is superior to many synthetics. Boar tusk is dense, naturally curved for an ergonomic "pistol grip," and resistant to the environmental shifts of the Ahmedabad climate. It transforms the knife from a static antique into a living trophy. The Scabbard (Original with Restoration): Housed in its original wooden core wrapped in crimson velvet. Iron Fittings: The throat (locket) and tip (chape) are made of steel/iron, featuring dense floral chasing that harmonizes with the blade's engravings. Restoration: The velvet and cordage have been expertly refreshed, preserving the "Administrative Narrative" of the piece while ensuring its longevity.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Unknown ArtisanDate made
circa 1900Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
City
Village PorEthnography
Cultural Region
State/Province
Rajasthan, GujaratRegion
Western IndiaCulture/Tribe
Tribal