Name/Title
Rampuri Fish Head FoldingEntry/Object ID
390; Full Code: 390.100.88-KN-NBTags
Rampuri, Knife, FoldersDescription
Asset 390 represents a pinnacle of Regional Material Curation, documenting a high-status execution of the North Indian folding archetype. Sourced as a primary record of Rampur Forge-Craft, this unit utilizes authentic Buffalo Horn for its handle blanks, prioritizing Organic Durability and High-Contrast Aesthetics. It stands as a physical record of the wielder's commitment to traditional thermomechanical processes and unique locking SOPs.
I. Metallurgical & Blade Architecture
Geometry: The blade features the radical Clip-Point profile characteristic of the Rampuri lineage. The high-carbon steel records a deep swedge and a fine distal taper, engineered for maximum Point-Pressure Concentration.
Surface Condition: The blade exhibits a manual "Working Finish" with visible horizontal grind records. This documents the non-industrialized history of the workshop and records the active metallurgical state of the edge.
Vector Alignment: The recurved belly is optimized for Slicing Yield, ensuring that longitudinal force is distributed efficiently across the cutting path during administrative processing.
II. Hilt & Ergonomic Engineering
Material Synthesis: The hilt utilizes hand-carved Buffalo Horn Scales secured by a linear sequence of four pins. This records a preference for high-density natural polymers that provide a unique "warm" tactile feedback and superior Frictional Stability compared to synthetic alternatives.
Decorative Hardware: The hilt is framed by elaborate Etched Brass Bolsters.
The Pommel: Features the iconic "Fishtail" silhouette with hand-etched leaf patterns.
The Guard: Features a specialized brass cap etched with the regional "RAMPUR" administrative stamp, recording the high-status provenance of the 390th unit.
Mechanical Lock (Lever-Lock System): * The unit utilizes a traditional External Lever-Lock (frequently referred to as a "button-fly" or "spring-lock" in the region).
Mechanical SOP: An external leaf spring provides the tension. To close the asset, the user must manually depress the lever, releasing the blade from its secured open state. This records a philosophy of Audible Certainty, where the engagement of the lock is confirmed through sensory feedback.
III. Systemic Integration & Portability
Chassis Format: Asset 390 records a large-format folding silhouette, designed to provide the reach of a fixed-blade sidearm within a portable administrative footprint.
Unit Index: The asset is recorded in the contemporary library as Unit 390, marking its chronological place near the conclusion of the fourth century of curation.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Yameen AnsariDate made
circa 2022 - circa 2022Time Period
21st CenturyDimensions
Dimension Description
6.25Length
5-1/2 inMaterial
HCS, Buffalo Horn, BrassCondition
Overall Condition
ExcellentAcquisition
Acquisition Method
Purchase
