Name/Title
Rampuri Sheep's foot endEntry/Object ID
405; Full Code:405.105.100-KN-NBTags
Rampuri, Knife, FoldersDescription
Asset 405 represents a peak in Regional Mechanical Heritage, documenting a large-scale execution of the traditional Rampuri silhouette. Sourced as a primary record of Northern Indian Forge-Craft, this unit utilizes a significant 6-inch blade chassis, prioritizing Long-Stroke Slicing Yield and High-Status Aesthetic Ornamentation. It stands as a physical record of the wielder's commitment to preserving traditional locking mechanisms in an administrative context.
I. Metallurgical & Blade Architecture
Geometry: The blade features the iconic Rampuri Clip-Point profile. The 6-inch high-carbon steel blade records a radical distal taper, resulting in a fine, needle-like tip engineered for Point-Pressure Concentration.
Surface Condition: The blade exhibits a manual "Working Finish" with visible longitudinal grind lines. This records the authentic, non-industrialized thermomechanical history of the Rampur workshops.
Structural Fail-Safe: A prominent Ricasso (unsharpened base) provides a transition zone that absorbs mechanical stress between the high-leverage blade and the pivot assembly.
II. Hilt & Ergonomic Engineering
Material Synthesis: The hilt is a multi-material assembly of polished hardwood scales, brass liners, and decorative brass bolsters. This records a preference for Traditional Friction Dynamics, utilizing organic materials that adapt to the wielder's palm over time.
Decorative Indexing: The brass bolsters feature deep hand-etched Floral Reliefs and the regional "RAMPUR" administrative stamp. This records the high-status nature of the asset within the collection.
Mechanical Lock (The Button-Fly): The unit utilizes the traditional Rampuri Leaf-Spring Lock. The external brass trigger (the "button") releases the blade from its secured state. This records a philosophy of Mechanical Transparency, where the locking tension is visible and adjustable.
III. Systemic Integration & Portability
Chassis Format: As a folding unit with a 6-inch blade, Asset 405 records a peak in Large-Format Portability. It provides the reach of a fixed-sidearm within a compact administrative footprint when closed.
Unit Index: The hilt records the chronological index "405" in green pigment, marking its position as a late-stage anchor in the fifth administrative century of the library.Made/Created
Date made
circa 2023 - circa 2023Time Period
21st CenturyEthnography
Cultural Region
* Untyped Cultural Region
IndianDimensions
Dimension Description
6.25"Length
6 inCondition
Overall Condition
ExcellentAcquisition
Acquisition Method
Purchase
