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Forged Armour-Piercing Arrowhead with Wings
Fill your quiver with this hand-forged arrowhead, designed based on late medieval originals. This specific type of arrowhead, with its slender body and small wings, represents an effective compromise between a narrow piercing point and a broader hunting head. It is engineered to penetrate quilted armour such as a gambeson. This is an ideal choice for historical archery, reenactment, or as a valuable addition to your collection. This product is from the trusted brand Lord Of Battles®. Further product information ...
Forged Armour-Piercing Arrowhead with Wings
Detailed Description of Appearance
The arrowhead is characterized by its slender, elongated body, which terminates in a sharp, faceted tip for maximum penetration. Just below the blade are two small, swept-back wings (or barbs). These features improved the arrow's stability in flight while also making it more difficult to extract from a target. The entire head has a dark, matte finish with visible forging marks, emphasizing its authentic character. The lower part consists of a conical socket for mounting onto an arrow shaft.
Historically Accurate Use
How Can You Use This Arrowhead Today?
Once mounted on a suitable shaft, you will have a fully functional replica of a historical arrow. This arrowhead is perfectly suited for:
- Historical and 3D Archery: Test the properties of medieval ammunition on the range.
- Reenactment and LARP: Give your archer's costume the right touch of authenticity.
- Crafting and DIY: Create your own set of medieval arrows exactly to your specifications.
- Collecting: A unique piece that will enrich any collection of historical arms.
Specialized Munitions of the Middle Ages
In the late Middle Ages, as armour technology advanced, archers had to adapt. While broadheads were effective against unarmoured targets, they lost their punch against gambesons and mail. This led to the creation of specialized heads like this one. Its narrow profile allowed it to more easily penetrate the layers of fabric and padding of a gambeson or to find a gap in mail armour where a wider head could not fit.
An Interesting Fact: The Arms Race Between Arrowhead and Armour
The development of arrowheads in the Middle Ages was essentially a constant arms race. As soon as smiths improved armour, arrow makers responded with new, more effective head designs. This evolved from the wide heads used against lightly clad Vikings to the narrow, hardened "bodkins" designed to pierce plate armour in the Hundred Years' War. This winged arrowhead is an example of a more versatile solution that combined piercing capability with greater wounding potential.
Specifications
| Overall Length: | approx. 7 cm (2.8 in) |
| Maximum Width: | approx. 2.3 cm (0.9 in) |
| Inner Socket Diameter: | approx. 7.3 mm (0.29 in) |
| Weight: | approx. 17 g (0.6 oz) |
| Material: | Mild Steel (hand-forged) |
| Manufacturer: | Lord Of Battles® |
| Package Contents: | 1 piece of arrowhead |
Care and Safety
How to Care for Your Arrowhead
This arrowhead is made from carbon steel, which can corrode. To keep it looking new for as long as possible, it requires proper care. Always dry it thoroughly after use. For long-term storage, we recommend coating the surface with a thin layer of preservative oil. Store it in a dry environment.
Safe Use
While the materials, construction, and craftsmanship would permit practical use, the manufacturer does not provide a warranty for damage incurred from live shooting. Therefore, we offer this arrowhead for purely decorative, collectible, or costume purposes.
Important Notice: This is a sharp object with a functional point. Exercise extreme caution during any handling, especially when mounting it on a shaft, to prevent injury. Never aim or shoot at people or animals, and always ensure you have a safe backstop behind your target.
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