Name/Title
SeaxEntry/Object ID
94; Full Code: 94.44.22-DG-IMTags
DaggerDescription
Item Description: Local Forged Utility Dagger (Adalaj Variant)
This artifact is a Traditional Fixed-Blade Dagger, documented as being commissioned from a local bladesmith in Village Adalaj, Gandhinagar District, Gujarat. It represents a fundamental branch of tool engineering that prioritizes Mechanical Simplicity and Longitudinal Force Transmission. This specimen serves as a robust record of the "Utility First" philosophy of North Gujarati blacksmithing, prioritizing a radical Trailing Point and reinforced Brass Ferrule assembly.
Core Components & Engineering
The Blade (Forged High-Carbon Steel): A single-edged blade with a radical Trailing Point (upswept) profile.
Geometry: The spine curves upward toward the tip, extending the total length of the cutting edge (the "belly").
Mechanical Logic: The upswept tip is engineered for "Long-Stroke" slicing and skinning. By moving the point above the spine's axis, the design maximizes the slicing surface area, allowing for deep cuts with minimal manual input.
Surface Condition: Exhibits a grey "Working Patina" with visible surface oxidation and carbon scale. This documents the Thermal History of the forge, maintaining the raw character of the steel.
The Hilt (Hardwood and Brass):
Architecture: Constructed from a single piece of dense local hardwood, turned for a symmetrical cylindrical grip.
Mechanical Logic: The handle features a massive Brass Ferrule at the junction where the blade meets the wood. This collar acts as a Structural Reinforcement, preventing the wooden handle from splitting under the high prying or impact loads transmitted through the tang.
The Sheath (Field-Grade Textile):
Material: A functional, custom scabbard constructed from reinforced grey adhesive textile. This documents a focus on Administrative Protection and immediate field-ready carriage over ornamental display.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Blacksmith of AdalajDate made
circa 2014Ethnography
Cultural Region
* Untyped Cultural Region
Nordic, CelticDimensions
Dimension Description
14"Length
7 inAcquisition
Acquisition Method
Purchase
