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Bodkin Arrow is hand forged from iron, for piercing chainmail, and is inspired by medieval archery and battlefield design.
The Bodkin arrow is a medieval arrowhead design that was well known for its narrow shape and strong ability to penetrate mail and armor. Unlike wide heads, this type of arrowhead was made to focus into a small area, so it is especially effective against chainmail.
This design first came to light in the early medieval period and became widely used from the 11th to 15th centuries. Bodkin-style points were used by European armies. Their simple design made them practical, affordable, and easy to make in large quantities.
This arrowhead has a classic Bodkin point, with a long, tapered spike with a narrow profile. It is hand forged from iron, so it is strong, durable, and has an authentic medieval look. The bodkin point arrow design helps in drawing all the force to one particular point and can slip between mail rings or even affect weak and vulnerable areas of the armor.
The narrow shape and taper also help in flight stability for archery, which made this popular with medieval archers. This piece shows the historical bodkin tip arrow style used during the High and Late Medieval periods, during the Hundred Years’ War. As one of the most common bodkin arrow points, it shows the practical weapons used by soldiers.
This arrowhead is suitable for display, LARP, education, or mounting on a wooden shaft for presentation.
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Note: This arrowhead is hand forged, so small differences in surface texture should be expected.
| Finish | Natural |
|---|---|
| Size | 7 cm |
| Quantity | Single, Set of Three |
A: A bodkin arrow is made for piercing armor, especially chainmail. Its narrow shape helped in targeting small areas.
A: This arrowhead shows designs used from the early medieval period through the 15th century.
A: Yes, bodkin arrowheads were used with powerful longbows and were also used by European armies in medieval warfare.
A: The arrowhead is hand forged from iron, so it is strong and durable.
A: It is most effective against chainmail. While not made to break plate armor, it could affect gaps or weak points.
A: Yes, it is suited for reenactment, historical display, educational purpose, or mounting on a wooden shaft.
A: Yes, the narrow and tapered shape helps in flight stability compared to wider heads.
A: No, each arrowhead is hand forged so differences in surface finish, and texture are normal.
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