Name/Title
Rampuri - thin, solid buttonEntry/Object ID
376; Full Code: 376.96.58-KN-NBTags
Rampuri, Knife, FoldersDescription
This is an authentic Vintage Rampuri Knife, serving as a "Grounded" mechanical counterpart to your more decorative "A.R. POR" specimen. While it shares the iconic brass fish-tail architecture, this variant exhibits a more minimalist finish, highlighting the industrial "process" of mid-20th century Rampuri bladesmithing.
Core Components & Engineering
The Blade (High-Carbon Spring Steel): A single-edged, clip-point blade characterized by a aggressive taper and a sharp, reinforced tip.
The Patina: The steel exhibits a dark, uncleaned field patina with scattered oxidation, a "Technical Record" of its age and history as a functional tool rather than a display piece.
The Hilt (Satin Brass Construction): The handle scales are cast brass, but unlike your first Rampuri, these are unengraved (plain).
Tactical Geometry: The absence of surface decoration allows the user to feel the raw geometry of the fish-tail pommel. In your professional framework of "Operational Certainty," this flared tail acts as a massive mechanical stop, ensuring the knife remains locked in the palm during high-force "inputs."
The Locking Process (Integrated Back-Spring): Features the classic Rampuri external leaf spring lock.
Mechanical Feedback: The wielder must exert manual pressure to lift the spring tab at the bolster to fold the blade. This creates a high-certainty lock that resists accidental closure, a critical requirement for a high-stakes defensive tool.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Yameen AnsariDate made
circa 1992Dimensions
Dimension Description
6.25"Length
5-11/16 inAcquisition
Acquisition Method
Purchase
