08-27-2009, 04:02 PM
I am going to Xanten in Germany tomorrow with precisely the intent of documenting different types of arrowheads, as my pictures last time did not turn out very well because of the type of display and the limitations to my camera. The trilobate type shown in the post linked is a very commom type in Xanten (only one found in Nijmegen), but there is also the socketed and tanged bodkin, the leafshape in various styles, the trapezium shaped in various styles and the Vindolanda type socketed bodkin which Hector Cole produces and sells. Then there is a really nasty type displayed in quantity in Xanten, socketed with large swept back bards. Still working out how these were best made, as I want to try forging some and then perhaps finding someone to produce them in quantity. First the plumbata trials, though. Think I have the original production methode for those licked!
Oh, and before I forget, in my personal opinion, the person detailing production methods of arrowheads in Iron ft Eagles knows very little about smithing and wastes iron by the wagonload.
Oh, and before I forget, in my personal opinion, the person detailing production methods of arrowheads in Iron ft Eagles knows very little about smithing and wastes iron by the wagonload.
