Khukuri Pocket Size - Darjeeling
Name/Title
Khukuri Pocket Size - DarjeelingEntry/Object ID
443; Full Code: 443.101.119-DG-NBTags
Dagger, Khukuri, Buffalo HornDescription
Asset 443 records a peak in Miniaturized Heavy-Duty Engineering, documenting a primary record of technical curation from the Darjeeling node. This custom "Pocket" Khukuri represents a state of High-Density Kinetic Momentum, utilizing a high-carbon forged steel chassis and a high-status Water Buffalo Horn hilt. It stands as a physical record of Compact Chopping Yield, prioritizing absolute Structural Resilience and multi-modal substrate breach. I. Metallurgical & Blade Architecture Geometry: The blade utilize a radical Recurve (Kukri) Profile, measuring approximately 6.5 inches from the bolster to the apex. Despite its diminished radius, it maintains the forward-weighted "belly" engineered for Inertial Force Transmission. Surface Condition: The high-carbon steel records a manual Satin Finish. The horizontal grind marks and visible forging scale along the spine document a state of Thermomechanical Authenticity, preserving the heat-treatment history of the Darjeeling forge. Structural Fail-Safe (The Cho): The blade features a deep, double-notched Cho (Kaudi). The Mechanical Logic: This records a state of Vibration Management, acting as a stress-relief point to prevent fractures from traveling into the hilt during high-impact clearing. It also serves as an administrative "Stop" for fluid diversion. II. Hilt & Material Synthesis Organic Polymers (Buffalo Horn): The hilt is constructed from high-density Water Buffalo Horn, hand-polished to a high-status gloss finish. The Science: Buffalo horn records a state of Biological Durability. It is a natural thermoplastic that provides a high-friction Tactile Interface, adapting to the wielder's palm heat to achieve absolute Grip Persistence. Handle Geometry: The hilt records a traditional Flared Pommel Silhouette, featuring decorative ring-turned ridges. This provides a state of Anatomical Benchmarking, ensuring the user can index their hand position without visual confirmation. Pommel Engineering: The distal end terminates in a massive, diamond-shaped steel pommel plate, secured by the tang. This acts as a Kinetic Counterweight, balancing the forward-weighted blade and providing a secondary record of Vertical Impact Utility. III. Systemic Integration & Indexing Housing Logic: The system is contained within a custom Leather-Encased Scabbard. The scabbard features high-status brass eyelets and an "X" stitch pattern, achieving a state of Operational Fail-Safe Security. Mechanical Integrity: Visible in technical record (4), the asset utilize a Full-Tang Chassis, ensuring that 100% of the kinetic energy is transmitted from the wielder's forearm directly to the blade's apex. Unit Index: Recorded as Unit 443, marking its place within the contemporary administrative collection.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Bikash ThamiDate made
Dec 2025Time Period
21st CenturyPlace
City
DarjeelingRegion
West Bengal, South AsiaCountry
IndiaContinent
AsiaEthnography
Cultural Region
Country
NepalCulture/Tribe
Gurkha