Wierd pliers ?

fernando · 31st October 2014, 06:29 PM

If i may switch the complicometer

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These don't seem much practical for frequent pick and pull moves; it would need some patience and accuracy to grab the object in a position to match it with the longitudinal section of the tongs.
More like something to be held (and not dropped) while being treated. If indeed this were smith forging tongs, then the object to forge would have to be rather long, to prevent the pliers from coming too close to the fire.
Its non simple design, lance shaped handle, horn prongs and all, besides making it appear less western, may also indicate this is a device to use under ritual circumstances.

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31st October 2014, 06:29 PM	#7
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	If i may switch the complicometer ... These don't seem much practical for frequent pick and pull moves; it would need some patience and accuracy to grab the object in a position to match it with the longitudinal section of the tongs. More like something to be held (and not dropped) while being treated. If indeed this were smith forging tongs, then the object to forge would have to be rather long, to prevent the pliers from coming too close to the fire. Its non simple design, lance shaped handle, horn prongs and all, besides making it appear less western, may also indicate this is a device to use under ritual circumstances.