Name/Title
Rampuri - Arrow BladeEntry/Object ID
380; Full Code: 380.98.145-KN-NBTags
Rampuri, Knife, FoldersDescription
Asset 380represents a peak in Regional Geometric Inversion, documenting a specialized departure from the traditional Rampuri clip-point. Sourced as a primary record of Northern Indian Forge-Craft, this unit utilizes a radical Arrowhead (Spear-Point) blade profile, prioritizing Symmetrical Force Distribution and absolute Piercing Certainty. It stands as a physical record of the wielder's move toward diverse technical silhouettes within the 300-series sequence.
I. Metallurgical & Blade Architecture
Geometry: The blade features a symmetrical Spear-Point profile, often referred to locally as an "arrowhead" shape. This geometry records a peak in Longitudinal Stability, as the center-line of the blade is perfectly aligned with the pivot-point.
Force Vector: Unlike the recurved edge of a standard Rampuri, this symmetrical grind allows for equal pressure distribution on both the primary edge and the false edge (swedge). This provides the wielder with absolute Thrusting Yield.
Surface Condition: The high-carbon steel exhibits a manual "Working Finish," recording the honest hammer-marks and heat-treatment history of the Rampur workshops.
II. Hilt & Mechanical Engineering
Material Synthesis: The hilt utilizes hand-fitted Buffalo Horn Scales (flats) secured by a linear sequence of brass and steel pins. This records a preference for high-density natural polymers that provide superior Frictional Stability and a high-status "Deep Black" aesthetic record.
Administrative Hardware: The hilt is framed by etched brass bolsters.
The Pommel: Features the iconic Fishtail Silhouette, acting as a mechanical stop for the heel of the palm to ensure absolute Retention Certainty.
The Bolster: Features regional hand-etchings, documenting the asset's provenance within the Rampur technical lineage.
Mechanical Lock (External Spring-Lock):
Mechanical SOP: The asset utilizes a traditional External Leaf-Spring Trigger. The brass lever is indexed near the guard; when the blade is deployed, the spring-loaded bar snaps into a notch on the blade tang.
Audible Certainty: The engagement of the lock records a sharp, sensory "click," providing the wielder with an immediate record of the tool's Structural Fail-Safe state.
III. Systemic Integration
Chassis Format: Asset 348 records a mid-format folding silhouette. Its symmetrical profile makes it an outlier in a collection dominated by recurve blades, marking it as a critical technical record for studying Anatomical Vector Variation.
Unit Index: The asset records the chronological index "348" in the contemporary library, marking its place in the final quarter of the third administrative century.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Yameen AnsariDate made
circa 2022Dimensions
Dimension Description
6.25"Length
5-11/16 ftMaterial
HCS, Brass, Buffalo HornAcquisition
Acquisition Method
Purchase
