Some Unique Weapons

Friday, October 19, 2012

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1.  The Sword Breaker

Medieval weapons, swords breaker with cutter serrated on one side. During the battle knights will catch the sword of his opponent, in one of the teeth and with a quick touch will destroy his opponent's sword.

It started to be used in the Medieval Era, and it is one of the many utilities for knight weapons.


2. Man Catcher

Man catcher, is a type of pole weapon with two branches, each of which is semicircular with nails around it.

The weapon was designed as a means to attract people from the horse and play a major role in the Middle Ages to capture enemy kingdoms or other nobles for ransom.

Man catcher, is also used to trap and hold dangerous prisoners.


3. Puckle Gun

Puckle Gun invented by English inventor, lawyer and writer, James Puckle in 1718. This patent is one of the first patent that outlines how this weapon works. Although attract some investors Puckle Gun was never widely produced much, because its components are complex.

But what makes this weapon, weird and unique is its ability to shoot two types of bullets, round, which will be used against the enemy Christians and square bullets to be used against the Muslim Turks.

Square bullet was considered to be more painful and in accordance with a patent that would convince Turkey on the benefits of Christian civilization.


4. Lantern Shield

It is not known who invented this lantern shield, but it came into use in the 16th century by an Italian. It has been regarded by some as a shield swiss army because it is a balance of defensive and attacking characteristics with a touch of psychological warfare for optimal results.

The lantern is covered with a skin flap and then transferred to confuse attackers. But the tool is not so similar to military weapons, tools widely used by fencers or as protection from criminals while walking the streets of the city at night.


~various source~

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