A 19th century American boarding pike

[fernando]

Originally Posted by M ELEY

... A very interesting type! I'd love to have one in my collection!

I shall see to it, Captain .

[M ELEY]

Originally Posted by fernando

I shall see to it, Captain .

I'll hold you to it! Actually, this design would have to be used very carefully on a crowded deck. Otherwise, as Dmitri pointed out (pardon the pun!), you could easily stab the guy behind you!

[fernando]

Originally Posted by M ELEY

I'll hold you to it! Actually, this design would have to be used very carefully on a crowded deck. Otherwise, as Dmitri pointed out (pardon the pun!), you could easily stab the guy behind you!

Perhaps this was a weapon for resource, for when the guys on your back were also part of the enemy .

[M ELEY]

Originally Posted by fernando

Perhaps this was a weapon for resource, for when the guys on your back were also part of the enemy .

Ahh, well in that case, I need one of these at my work!

Thank you for clearing up the mystery of bough versus bow!