Name/Title
Rampuri Buffalo Handle Folding LockEntry/Object ID
406; Full Code: 406.106.101-KN-NBTags
Rampuri, Knife, FoldersDescription
Asset 406 records a peak in Regional Mechanical Ingenuity, documenting a unique evolution of the traditional Rampuri locking architecture. While standard Rampuris utilize a central leaf-spring button, this 406th administrative unit utilizes a Distal Lever-Lock System. It stands as a physical record of the wielder's commitment to collecting rare mechanical variations of Northern Indian forge-craft, prioritizing Total Structural Security through a manual mechanical reset.
I. Metallurgical & Blade Architecture
Geometry: The blade features the radical Rampuri Clip-Point silhouette. The high-carbon steel records a deep swedge and a needle-point tip, engineered for maximum Point-Pressure Concentration.
Surface Condition: The blade exhibits a manual "Working Finish" with horizontal grind records. This documents the authentic, non-industrialized thermomechanical history of the Rampur workshops.
Vector Alignment: The recurve of the belly is optimized for Slicing Yield, allowing the wielder to transmit high-torque forces through the center of the edge during administrative processing.
II. Hilt & Mechanical Engineering
Material Synthesis: The hilt is a multi-material assembly featuring high-status Black Polished Scales (likely horn or resin), secured by a linear sequence of five brass pins. This records a preference for High-Contrast Aesthetics and anatomical durability.
Decorative Indexing: The hilt features etched brass bolsters with a cross-hatched "XXX" pattern and an elaborate S-Curve Crossguard. This guard records a state of Anatomical Protection, preventing the wielder's hand from slipping onto the edge during high-pressure thrusting.
Unique Locking Mechanism (Distal Lever-Lock):
The Secure State: Unlike a friction-folder or a spring-button lock, this unit utilizes a brass lever integrated into the "Fishtail" pommel. When the blade is deployed, the lever is folded back into the hilt chassis, acting as a Structural Block that prevents the blade from collapsing.
The Reset SOP: To close the asset, the user must manually pull the brass lever out from the distal end of the handle. This records a philosophy of Manual Certainty, ensuring the blade can never accidentally close without a deliberate, multi-step administrative action.
III. Systemic Integration & Portability
Chassis Format: Asset 406 records a large-format folding silhouette. The elaborate brass furniture and mechanical complexity mark it as a High-Status Curated Asset within the 400-series sequence.
Unit Index: The brass liners record the chronological index "406" in green pigment, marking its position as a primary technical record in the contemporary library.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Yameen AnsariDate made
circa 2023 - circa 2023Time Period
21st CenturyEthnography
Cultural Region
* Untyped Cultural Region
IndianMaterial
HCS, Buffalo Horn, BrassCondition
Overall Condition
ExcellentAcquisition
Acquisition Method
Purchase
