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General >> Project Goliath - The History of The Sling >> Winged or Bladed Sling Glandes https://slinging.org/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1569884415 Message started by Steven_M._Peffley on Sep 30th, 2019 at 7:00pm |
Title: Winged or Bladed Sling Glandes Post by Steven_M._Peffley on Sep 30th, 2019 at 7:00pm
Hello Everyone,
By now, most here are aware of the odd glandes found on Cyprus, that have a sharp-edged bronze insert with lead cast around/through it, and presenting an oval-shaped blade whose ends protrude fore and aft. The attached image is a sketch that a friend made from memory of a photo he saw of a Medieval Persian glan with crescent blades at either end. Has anyone else ever seen/heard of such, and if so, are there photos? Also, any other winged/bladed glandes other than the Cypriot examples? Thanks for any info. |
Title: Re: Winged or Bladed Sling Glandes Post by Kick on Oct 1st, 2019 at 2:25am
I haven't seen any like that. Just for me, I would worried that it would snag on the pouch. Wouldn't want something like that rebounding...
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Title: Re: Winged or Bladed Sling Glandes Post by Curious Aardvark on Oct 1st, 2019 at 6:09am
new one on me.
Pointy bits and a slim blade would make sense but those crescent blades would actually make the missile less effective. If they were slightly skewed then it would be a different matter, but as they are - it's not a good design. |
Title: Re: Winged or Bladed Sling Glandes Post by Steven_M._Peffley on Oct 1st, 2019 at 6:56am
The extremely curved crescent blades didn't look right to me; somewhat less, more like a rigging cutter arrowhead, would be better. Possibly if the ends were past the edges of the pouch? And "slightly skewed" which way, Aardvark?
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Title: Re: Winged or Bladed Sling Glandes Post by Mersa on Oct 1st, 2019 at 7:28am
I think that bladed glandes are very interesting, can't see them being better for war, more time cost etc and minimal improvement if any in damage , but I feel for hunting maybe they would have a reason. Perhaps , just a thought .
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Title: Re: Winged or Bladed Sling Glandes Post by NooneOfConsequence on Oct 1st, 2019 at 9:04am
Being effective in war is definitely not a criteria for its existence. Never underestimate the human propensity for gimmicks and making things “just because we can”.
It could be the ancient version of this stuff: http://www.americanspecialtyammo.com/12_Gauge.html |
Title: Re: Winged or Bladed Sling Glandes Post by Kick on Oct 1st, 2019 at 10:28am
Some of those rounds are terrifying just to read :D But yeah it's very true. Gimmicks have been around for as long as we have. Reminds me of the "combination" weapons that look absolutely bizarre and are quite possibly useless.
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Title: Re: Winged or Bladed Sling Glandes Post by Morphy on Oct 1st, 2019 at 5:08pm
I wouldn't trust that that not to get caught in the pouch on release with some hilariously bloody hijinks surely to follow.
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Title: Re: Winged or Bladed Sling Glandes Post by TOMBELAINE on Oct 2nd, 2019 at 6:39am
Hello,
I want to see a photo before say anything ! I want to believe the memory of your friend but Morphy's remark is wise. After why not a glande ? |
Title: Re: Winged or Bladed Sling Glandes Post by Curious Aardvark on Oct 2nd, 2019 at 7:43am Steven_M._Peffley wrote on Oct 1st, 2019 at 6:56am:
both slightly offset to create a screw effect. that would both help the missile fly and drill into whatever they impacted on. I'd also make the glande body wider than the blades for ease of launching. |
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