Name/Title
Sassoon Patta Chiseled PointEntry/Object ID
451; Full Code: 451.47.85-SW-IMTags
Forward edge, SwordDescription
This asset documents a move into historic Indian heavy bladed weaponry, specifically a custom-forged Sousson Patta (alternatively Sosun Patka / Susun Patta, translating literally to "lily leaf"). Forged from 1095 high-carbon spring steel, the piece combines traditional Deccani/Maratha blade geometry with a reinforced Mahratta-style basket hilt, engineered for high-impact slashing and point-forward cleaving. I. Blade Geometry & Metallurgical ArchitectureThe "Lily Leaf" Profile (Sosun Patta):Down-Curving Recurve: The blade displays the classic inward forward-curve (kopis / yataghan-style recurve) that widens toward the belly before sweeping back up into an acute, reinforced tip. Kinetic Mechanics: The center of mass is shifted forward along the belly. Upon contact in a draw-cut or downward strike, the forward-angled curve prevents the blade from skipping, biting into the target substrate and drawing the cutting edge deeper through sheer kinetic momentum.Fullering & Distal Taper:Dual Fullering Architecture: A deep primary fuller runs parallel along the spine, terminating into an elegant lancet point near the swell (Images 1, 3, 4). Above it, a slender secondary fuller runs near the back edge. Structural Rigidness: This cross-sectional I-beam effect removes dead weight from the spine while preserving vertical rigidity, preventing mechanical fluttering under high-velocity impacts. 1095 High-Carbon Matrix:Operating at approximately 0.90–1.03% carbon content, 1095 steel provides high edge hardness and abrasion resistance while maintaining the elastic resilience required for a heavy chopping sword.II. Hilt Architecture & Biomechanical InterfaceReinforced Basket Hilt (Mahratta/Hindu Basket Variant):Knuckle-Bow & Broad Guard: The hand is enclosed by a wide, curved steel knuckle-guard and an anatomical forward disk/quillon block (Image 7). This provides 360-degree deflection protection against incoming blade strikes. Reinforced Fortification Reinforcements (Langets): Long pierced-steel langet tongues extend up the base of the blade (Images 2, 7, 8). These bracket the ricasso securely, absorbing lateral shear force and ensuring the blade-to-hilt junction cannot snap under torque. Long Spurred Pommel Spike (Kada/Pik):The pommel terminates in a long, tapered, lobed steel spike (Images 2, 7, 9). Tactical Functions:Counterbalance: Acts as a physical lever balance against the forward weight of the broad 1095 blade. Secondary Striking Apex: Serves as an unsharpened piercing spike or blunt-force pommel strike in extremely tight grappling ranges. Two-Handed Torque Assist: Allows the non-dominant hand to grip the spike extension to guide or apply extra leverage during a deep slice. Grip Wrap: The handle core features a ribbed, cord/leather-wrapped profile that locks the user’s palm securely inside the basket cavity (Image 7). III. Scabbard & Preservation AssemblySheath Construction: Fitted with a black leather-over-wood scabbard tailored to match the inward recurve (Images 2, 5). Fittings: Capped with an open-back scabbard throat collar featuring pierced decorative fretwork and a shaped steel drag/chape to isolate the tip from contact wear (Images 2, 5). The open/slit dorsal mouth accommodates the radical width of the recurved belly during draw and re-sheathing.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Sahib SinghDate made
circa Apr 2026 - circa May 2026Time Period
21st CenturyPlace
City
Amritsar, PunjabState/Province
PunjabCondition
Overall Condition
ExcellentAcquisition
Acquisition Method
Custom MadePlace
City
Amritsar, PunjabState/Province
Punjab
