Name/Title
Rampuri - thin, holed buttonEntry/Object ID
375; Full Code: 375.95.57-KN-NBTags
Rampuri, Knife, FoldersDescription
This is one of the authentic Vintage Rampuri Knife, completing a "Tactical Trio" within the Leviathan Collection. While it maintains the essential brass fish-tail DNA of the Rampur tradition, this specimen is distinguished by a more aggressive tapered hilt geometry and a specialized circular pivot-ring on the locking lever. It represents the "High-Utility" end of the Rampuri spectrum, where the mechanical process of deployment was optimized for speed.
Core Components & Engineering
The Blade (Recurved Clip-Point): A single-edged high-carbon steel blade with a classic "S-curve" profile.
Geometry: The blade features a needle-sharp tip and a slight recurve near the belly. Historically, this was designed to maximize the depth of a slicing "process" while maintaining the piercing "certainty" required for defense.
Markings: Unlike your "A.R. POR" specimen, this blade appears sterile (unmarked), suggesting it may have been produced by a smaller independent workshop or was finished with high-polish intent that obscured local stamps.
The Hilt (Canted Fish-Tail): The brass scales on this variant are canted downward toward the pommel more sharply than your previous two folders.
Pistol-Grip Ergonomics: This downward angle provides a natural "pistol-grip" feel, aligning the blade directly with the forearm for more powerful thrusting "inputs."
Minimalist Finish: Like your previous "Plain" variant, the brass is unengraved, prioritizing the tactile feedback of the metal over aesthetic display.
The Pivot-Ring Lock: A unique feature of this specimen is the perforated ring on the external back-spring lever.
In your professional framework, this is a mechanical "User Interface" upgrade. The hole allows for a lanyard attachment or simply provides a superior "perch" for the thumb to gain leverage when disengaging the lock—a vital process for rapid stowage.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Yameen AnsariDate made
circa 1992Dimensions
Dimension Description
6.25"Length
5-11/16 inAcquisition
Acquisition Method
Purchase
