Khanjar
Name/Title
KhanjarEntry/Object ID
81; Full Code: 81.37.18-DG-IMTags
Dagger, Self CraftedDescription
This artifact is a Custom Fixed-Blade Dagger, designed and forged by the user. It represents a specialized focus on linear penetration geometry and organic ergonomic integration. The piece documents a "Bottom-Up" engineering process, where a refined, diamond-section blade is paired with a hand-carved natural hilt to achieve a high degree of operational precision. Core Components & Engineering The Blade (Hand-Forged Diamond-Section Steel): A symmetrical, double-edged blade featuring a prominent central ridge. Geometry: The blade utilizes a diamond cross-section. Mechanical Logic: The central ridge acts as a structural I-beam. By concentrating mass at the center of the blade, the smith ensures maximum Longitudinal Stiffness. This prevents the blade from bowing or snapping during a high-pressure thrust, ensuring that 100% of the kinetic energy is delivered to the tip. The Hilt (Carved Bamboo Root): The handle is crafted from a seasoned section of bamboo root. Anatomical Optimization: The user has integrated hand-carved "dimples" or index points into the natural nodes of the root. Friction Dynamics: These carvings act as mechanical locks for the thumb and fingers. This provides a high-certainty "User Interface" that prevents the hilt from rotating in the palm, even under high-torque conditions. Condition: The steel exhibits a "Work-Bright" finish with visible vertical grind marks, documenting the final sharpening and honing "process" performed by the maker.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Archit B PatelDate made
circa 1997Ethnography
Cultural Region
Neighborhood
RCTI, S G Highway, AhmedabadCulture/Tribe
Tribal