Pharsa

Name/Title

Pharsa

Entry/Object ID

163; Full Code: 163.6.26-AX-IM

Tags

Axe, Ruturaj Farm Product

Description

Long-Reach Crescent Pole Axe, an artifact that signifies a peak in my exploration of Extended Lever-Arm Dynamics. This unit documents a deliberate engineering choice to prioritize Mechanical Advantage and Centrifugal Force over the portability of a standard hatchet. By mounting this hand-forged crescent head on a 5.5-foot shaft, I have created a tool that records my interest in high-torque material processing and regional defensive archetypes. My Design & Engineering Observations My Choice of Head Architecture (The High-Sweep Crescent): I am looking at a hand-forged, high-carbon steel head featuring an aggressive Crescent-Moon Profile. My Technical Logic: The sweeping curve of the bit ensures that the impact energy is not concentrated in a single point, but distributed along the arc. This provides me with a state of high Slicing Yield during a chop, allowing the blade to transition seamlessly from a strike into a deep draw-cut. The Mechanical Eye: The head is secured via a traditional friction-fit eye. This records a state of absolute Structural Certainty; as I swing the axe, the centrifugal force drives the head further onto the taper of the 5.5-foot shaft, tightening the bond. My Shaft & Lever Architecture (The 5.5-Foot Reach): I have opted for an exceptionally long, straight-grained wooden shaft to act as my Primary Lever Arm. My Mechanical Intent: This design follows the physics of a Class 1 Lever. By increasing the distance between my pivot point (my shoulder) and the mass of the head, I have radically increased the Angular Momentum of my strike. My Tactile Finish: I notice the natural, honest wear on the wood, documenting its history as a functional field asset. The length of the shaft provides me with superior Tactical Distance, allowing me to process materials or manage environmental obstacles while maintaining a safe administrative perimeter. My Administrative Indexing: I have categorized this as Unit 163, marking my continued progression into the third century of my collection. This piece records my commitment to Functional Scaling—studying how the same metallurgical head behaves differently when the lever arm is tripled in length.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Blacksmith of Bavla

Date made

2015

Ethnography

Cultural Region

* Untyped Cultural Region

Tribal Gujarat

State/Province

Gujarat

Region

Western India

Dimensions

Dimension Description

60"

Length

4 in

Material

5160

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase