07-31-2008, 05:42 PM
Salvete Omnes!
I have a theory which I would like to put before you.
I have noticed different types of socket sizes on reputed arrowheads. Biblades and trilobate are often less thick (7-8 mm) then heavier bodkin types (9 - 11 mm). Could this indicate a difference in use, the lighter arrows (having a smaller diameter), used to pepper the enemy at long ranges, having less penetrating power but sporting nasty arrowheads, difficult to remove when striking flesh versus the heavier arrows being used at closer range, packing more punch (mass), to penetrate defensive devises like mail and shields?
Has someone also had this idea and put it to the test?
I have a theory which I would like to put before you.
I have noticed different types of socket sizes on reputed arrowheads. Biblades and trilobate are often less thick (7-8 mm) then heavier bodkin types (9 - 11 mm). Could this indicate a difference in use, the lighter arrows (having a smaller diameter), used to pepper the enemy at long ranges, having less penetrating power but sporting nasty arrowheads, difficult to remove when striking flesh versus the heavier arrows being used at closer range, packing more punch (mass), to penetrate defensive devises like mail and shields?
Has someone also had this idea and put it to the test?
