Name/Title
Khanjar Buttedar HandleEntry/Object ID
366; Full Code: 366.82.75-DG-NBTags
DaggerDescription
This artifact is a Custom Sub-Compact Jambiya, a modern technical tribute to the traditional daggers of the Arabian Peninsula. It represents a high-status "Administrative Carry" piece, engineered for extreme Point-Pressure Concentration and Structural Rigidity. The piece documents a specialized "Process of Customization," utilizing a shortened, high-velocity geometry while retaining the iconic mechanical traits of the original Yemeni and Omani archetypes.
Core Components & Engineering
The Blade (Recurve Stiletto Steel): A double-edged blade with a pronounced medial ridge and a radical upturned tip.
Architecture: The blade features a deep "fuller" (blood groove) that tracks the central spine.
Mechanical Logic: This ridge acts as a structural I-beam, allowing the blade to remain exceptionally thin and lightweight while providing the "Certainty" that it will not flex or buckle under longitudinal stress.
Geometry: The sub-compact length increases the Rotational Velocity of the tip. By shortening the lever arm, the maker ensures that 100% of the kinetic energy from the wrist is transmitted directly into the striking point.
The Hilt (Composite Sculpted Assembly):
Material: The handle appears to be constructed from high-density black phenolic resin or polished hardwood, optimized for environmental resilience.
Adornment: Features two floral "rosette" inlays with copper centers. These document a "Process of Adornment" that provides tactile indexing—allowing the user to feel the blade’s orientation without visual confirmation.
Guard and Bolster: The bolster features rhythmic "rope" texturing in steel or silver, providing a high-friction mechanical interface for the thumb.
The Sheath (Leather & Silver-Toned Chape): A traditional "L-shaped" scabbard designed for horizontal or angled waist carry.
Tip Architecture: Terminates in a polished metallic chape with a globular "ball" pommel, mirroring the zoomorphic aesthetics of the hilt.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Sahib SinghDate made
circa 2022Dimensions
Dimension Description
7"Length
4-1/2 inCondition
Overall Condition
ExcellentAcquisition
Acquisition Method
PurchasePlace
City
Amritsar, PunjabState/Province
Punjab
