Personal weapon or something else

Royston · 20th July 2012, 09:52 AM

A nice little object picked up at a local fair.

Walking stick size ( 34" long )
Thornwood shaft, heavy brass tip. Turned horn and brass top.
Concealed 2' octagonal steel spike.

Makes a well balanced club or a formidable "stabbing" weapon.

From the design and materials I am almost certain that it was made in India.

SO, could it be a form of elephant goad ? I have never seen one like this but it has been suggested.

All comments welcome.

Regards
Roy

20th July 2012, 09:52 AM	#1
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	Personal weapon or something else A nice little object picked up at a local fair. Walking stick size ( 34" long ) Thornwood shaft, heavy brass tip. Turned horn and brass top. Concealed 2' octagonal steel spike. Makes a well balanced club or a formidable "stabbing" weapon. From the design and materials I am almost certain that it was made in India. SO, could it be a form of elephant goad ? I have never seen one like this but it has been suggested. All comments welcome. Regards Roy Attached Images