Some of the recent stuff to come out of the workshop, i've been on a bit of a Gig, Spear & Harpoon kick of late.
First up, simple wooden socketed harpoon in Hazel
20191004_100932 by Mark Emery, on Flickr
Frog Gig in Hazel, made by splitting a stick and opening the gape with a wedge, then carving rudimentary barbs, whipping with jute twine.
20190925_104315 by Mark Emery, on Flickr
Socketed Bident loosely based on an example that was found in Malaysia/Borneo, it also had no central spike, but one could be added in seconds if needed, not that this will get used in anger. Wood - Hazel
20190927_103055 by Mark Emery, on Flickr
Socketed Trident based on the illustration in Bushcraft by Richard Graves.
20191004_101239 by Mark Emery, on Flickr
20191004_101029 by Mark Emery, on Flickr
For both the Bident & Trident the central stick has been whittled down to an upside down triangle/pyramid, ie its thicker at the open end than the stick end to force the prongs outwards
First up, simple wooden socketed harpoon in Hazel
20191004_100932 by Mark Emery, on FlickrFrog Gig in Hazel, made by splitting a stick and opening the gape with a wedge, then carving rudimentary barbs, whipping with jute twine.
20190925_104315 by Mark Emery, on FlickrSocketed Bident loosely based on an example that was found in Malaysia/Borneo, it also had no central spike, but one could be added in seconds if needed, not that this will get used in anger. Wood - Hazel
20190927_103055 by Mark Emery, on FlickrSocketed Trident based on the illustration in Bushcraft by Richard Graves.
20191004_101239 by Mark Emery, on Flickr20191004_101029 by Mark Emery, on FlickrFor both the Bident & Trident the central stick has been whittled down to an upside down triangle/pyramid, ie its thicker at the open end than the stick end to force the prongs outwards
