Name/Title
Victorinox Kirpan - LEntry/Object ID
133; Full Code: 133.69.78-DG-NBTags
DaggerDescription
I am presenting my Victorinox Special Edition Kirpan, a rare and significant artifact that records my commitment to high-status administrative cutlery. To me, this piece represents a pinnacle of Precision Engineering blended with traditional aesthetic values; it is a tool that documents Victorinox's capability to apply modern metallurgy to a classical silhouette. I value this specimen as a primary record of my curation journey, specifically indexing my move into Limited Technical Editions that prioritize Ergonomic Security and Visual Dominance.
My Design & Engineering Observations
My Choice of Blade Architecture (The Recurve Utility Profile):
What I have here is a single-edged blade featuring a radical Recurve along the primary cutting surface.
My Technical Logic: This "S-curve" geometry acts as a mechanical trap, capturing the material I am cutting and pulling it into the edge. It provides me with a significantly higher Slicing Yield than a straight-edged blade.
The Ricasso: I notice the specialized "Spanish-style" notch at the base of the edge, which provides me with an administrative point for precise sharpening and edge maintenance.
My Hilt & Ergonomic Architecture:
The hilt is a masterpiece of Anatomical Alignment, constructed from deep-grained wood scales with elaborate Brass Fittings.
My Mechanical Logic: The handle features rhythmic Finger Grooves, providing me with absolute Tactical Indexing. It locks my hand into a specific anatomical position, ensuring that the tool cannot "roll" in my palm during high-pressure maneuvers.
The Guard and Pommel: I have a cast brass cross-guard and a matching pommel cap, both featuring intricate scrollwork. The flared pommel acts as my Mechanical Stop, ensuring absolute Retention Certainty.
My Administrative Indexing:
I have marked the blade and my leather sheath with "133," indexing its specific place in my extensive inventory. This records my journey deep into the second century of my collection history.Made/Created
Manufacturer
VictorinoxDate made
2009Dimensions
Dimension Description
12"Length
8 in
