“Falconete de retrocarga”, 15th century. I love the look of trepidation on the second guy’s face.
“Falconete de retrocarga”, 15th century. I love the look of trepidation on the second guy’s face.
Category: Weapons
Not even a foot long, 212 pounds of draw weight.
Not even a foot long, 212 pounds of draw weight.
No idea what make this is or when it dates from, but damned if it isn’t pretty.
No idea what make this is or when it dates from, but damned if it isn’t pretty.
Swiss crossbow, 16th century. I’m a bit puzzled what the point of the paint-scraper tipped quarrel is.
Swiss crossbow, 16th century. I’m a bit puzzled what the point of the paint-scraper tipped quarrel is.
Gold & turquoise decorated jamadhar with velvet, gold, & silver thread sheath, India, 18th century.
Gold & turquoise decorated jamadhar with velvet, gold, & silver thread sheath, India, 18th century.
Even when one manages to find its way out of Hell, a penitence whip maintains its ability to store suffering.
Even when one manages to find its way out of Hell, a penitence whip maintains its ability to store suffering.
Sumatran kris with gold plated sheath & turquoise stud, early 19th century.
Sumatran kris with gold plated sheath & turquoise stud, early 19th century.
Executioner’s sword, India, 18th or 19th c.
Executioner’s sword, India, 18th or 19th c.
Italian storta, early 17th century. Not fancy but I bet it got the job done.
Italian storta, early 17th century. Not fancy but I bet it got the job done.
Gold & silver decorated khanjar, India, 19th century
Gold & silver decorated khanjar, India, 19th century
Rummaging In The Junk Drawer 