Conische schachtkap, handgesmeed, scherp Festival tassen Weight: 379 g

Weight: 379 g

It is completely functional and enriches the encampment during a historical event

A similar original has been found on Gotland in Sweden

This weapon has a flexible glass fibre core with a layer of foam coated with a strong layer of latex

This knobkerry is made of solid polypropene which is just as strong as hardwood

Conische schachtkap, handgesmeed, scherp Festival tassen Weight: 379 gThis butt cap is made after originals that were used between the 1st century BC and the 13th century. Butt caps protected the back of the shaft from wear. In themselves, these points were also powerful weapons! This also allowed the warrior to use the back of the spear as a weapon. They were used for javelins such as the Roman pilum as well as for cavalry spears and Germanic and Viking spears.