Hand Harpoon

Gavin Nugent · 2nd May 2011, 02:21 PM

Hi Tim,

Indeed you are correct with the origins, it was collected from the region.

It is a lighter piece but very strong.

I suspect more of a harpoon than a club as the lobes are not on the right angle for any impact advantage, actually I feel they would break with a hard club like strike, you'd be better off with a simple lobe, much stronger and more effective...however, the flared tip near the barbs fits solid and comfortable in the palm of your hand for a good tight grip, with the other hand as a guide this is a super effective stabber....

Gav

2nd May 2011, 02:21 PM	#3
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Indeed you are correct Hi Tim, Indeed you are correct with the origins, it was collected from the region. It is a lighter piece but very strong. I suspect more of a harpoon than a club as the lobes are not on the right angle for any impact advantage, actually I feel they would break with a hard club like strike, you'd be better off with a simple lobe, much stronger and more effective...however, the flared tip near the barbs fits solid and comfortable in the palm of your hand for a good tight grip, with the other hand as a guide this is a super effective stabber.... Gav