Name/Title
Rampuri - Pocket SwitchbladeEntry/Object ID
383; Full Code: 383.100.148-TL-NBTags
Rampuri, Knife, FoldersDescription
Asset 383 records a state of Localized Precision, documenting a rare compact execution of the traditional North Indian folding sidearm. While the library typically indexes large-format Rampuris (5–6 inches), this 3-inch unit records a move toward Anatomical Subtlety and High-Frequency Urban Utility. It stands as a physical record of the wielder's commitment to mechanical diversity within the Rampuri technical lineage.
I. Metallurgical & Blade Architecture
Geometry: The blade features a 3-inch Spear-Point profile with a slight swedge. This geometry records a state of Longitudinal Stability, as the center-line of the blade is perfectly aligned with the pivot-point, providing absolute Piercing Certainty.
Surface Condition: The high-carbon steel exhibits a manual "Working Finish," recording the honest hammer-marks and heat-treatment history of the regional workshop. The visible grain documents a metallurgical preference for functional toughness over industrial polishing.
Structural Fail-Safe: Despite its compact radius, the blade maintains a significant spine thickness, ensuring Lateral Resilience during administrative material processing.
II. Hilt & Mechanical Engineering
Material Synthesis: The hilt is a multi-material assembly featuring dark Rosewood Scales secured by five brass pins. This records a preference for high-density organic materials that provide superior Frictional Stability in a small-frame chassis.
Administrative Hardware: The hilt is framed by heavy, polished brass bolsters.
The Pommel: Features a radical "Hooked" flare, acting as a mechanical stop for the pinky finger. This ensures absolute Retention Certainty during aggressive pull-cuts.
Mechanical Lock (External Spring-Lock):
Mechanical SOP: The asset utilizes the traditional External Leaf-Spring Trigger. The brass lever is indexed near the pivot; 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 Integrity.
III. Systemic Integration
Chassis Format: Asset 383 records a "Pocket-Centric" silhouette. Its 3-inch radius makes it an ideal technical record for studying Compact Mechanical Efficiency compared to the wielder's larger 400-series assets.
Unit Index: The asset records the chronological index "383", marking its place at the beginning of the final quarter of the fourth administrative century.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Yameen AnsariDate made
circa 2022Dimensions
Dimension Description
7"Length
3-1/2 inAcquisition
Acquisition Method
Purchase
