Medieval Arrowheads and Bodkins
These Type 1 arrow heads are hand forged and are historically correct in every detail even the weight. I forge these heads in a charcoal forge from one piece of wrought iron, (not mild steel) they are then hardened by carburizing which entails soaking the heads for several hours at the right temperature in a container packed with carbon bearing materials, such as charcoal, leather, bone, horn or various combinations of these (smells lovely). They are then finally quenched in brine.
Type 1 Wrought iron Broadhead
These are replicas of heads found in the royal armouries collection. Heads are made to fit 1/2 inch shafts as per original and all heads are identical weights of 7 grams . £20.00 each
Type 1 Carbon Steel Broadhead
Hand forged carbon steel Type 1 heads, hardened and tempered. Top one is fitted to 1/2inch ash shaft, weight 7 grams. Bottom one is fitted to 3/8inch footed shaft, weight 7 grms price £12-00 each (head only).
Type 16
Probably the most common medieval warhead.Carbon steel head, forge welded to mild steel or Wrought iron ferrule. Made to fit 1/2 inch shafts,hardened and tempered (sharp), all heads are identical weights of 8 grams. £20-.00 each.
Bodkin
Based on finds from Carrisbrook castle. Made to fit 1/2 in shafts, weight 10 grams. £11-.00 each.
All heads can also be made to order to fit smaller shaft sizes and/or lighter weights. Please enquire.
Spear Head
Spear Head
Large Spear Head 500mm (20 inches). Blunt for re-enactment. Hand forged from spring steel with forge welded mild steel ferrule. Hardened and tempered. Will fit 35mm shaft. Price £65.00. Other patterns and sizes can be made to order. Can be made Sharp from carbon steel for demonstrations.
