Native American Gunstock Club with Dagger-Spike
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- Overall Length
- 26''
- Weight
- 1 lb 1.4 oz
- Culture
- Native American
Overview
Native American Gunstock Club with Dagger-Spike
This Native American Gunstock Club is crafted from hardwood and adorned with carved detailing and brass-studded embellishment. A steel dagger is secured into the club with a brass rivet; an added detail that substantially heightens the deadliness of such a club by turning it into a war-pick.
So named for its resemblance to a rifle stock, the Native American gunstock clubs were brutal and effective clubs that were popular among the eastern woodland tribes and the northern plains peoples. it is unknown whether the gunstock club was inspired by the European use of muskets as clubs, or was a coincidental, independent development.
Quick on the swing and jaw-crunching on the strike, the gunstock could be made even more potent with the addition of brass tacks or a small dagger-like blade on its main striking area. Some were light enough to double as a throwing weapon, whilst others were built heavily and intended to woefully pound the foe in close quarters.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Culture
- Native American
- Overall Length
- 26''
- Weight
- 1 lb 1.4 oz
- Country of Origin
- India
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Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What is the head and haft made of? Common Question
The club itself is carved from a single piece of hardwood, shaped like a rifle stock in the tradition of Native American gunstock clubs. A steel dagger-spike is set into the head and secured with a brass rivet, and the haft is trimmed with a row of brass studs.
Q How big is this club, and what is that size suited for? Common Question
It weighs 1 lb 1.4 oz and runs 26'' overall. That combination keeps it light enough to swing quickly in one hand, in keeping with gunstock clubs that were prized for fast strikes at close quarters.
Q What kind of decoration does the club have? Common Question
The wood is carved with a zigzag border and a four-petal or trefoil motif near the head, along with a small etched circular mark. A row of round brass studs runs along the spine of the haft.
Q How is the steel spike attached to the wood? Common Question
The steel dagger-spike sits in a notch cut into the club head at an angle to the haft, pinned in place with a brass rivet visible at its base. This is the same fitting method historically used to turn gunstock clubs into war-picks.
Q What is the history behind this style of club? Common Question
Gunstock clubs take their name from their resemblance to a rifle stock and were used by eastern woodland tribes and northern plains peoples. It's not settled whether the shape was inspired by Europeans using muskets as clubs or developed independently; adding a dagger blade or brass tacks to the head, as this one has, made the club into an even more deadly close-quarters weapon.
Q How do I care for the steel spike and the wood to keep the club in good condition? Common Question
Wipe the steel dagger-spike down after handling and keep a light coat of oil on it to prevent rust, since it's exposed steel rather than a sheathed blade. Give the carved hardwood haft a light coating of preservative wood oil now and then to keep it from drying out, and store the club somewhere dry to protect the carved detailing and the brass fittings.
Q Where is this club made? Common Question
It's made in India.
Q Is this club ready to use for cutting or striking targets, or is it more of a display piece? Common Question
This is built as a carved hardwood club with a fitted steel spike, true to the historical gunstock club form, and works well as a display and collector's piece. Whether it's suited to striking practice depends on your intended use, since the listing doesn't specify sharpening or edge testing.
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I just received the Native American Gunstock Club and it is quite beautiful and deadly. I was thinking that it would be a little larger than it actually is, but it is still quite a dangerous weapon.
Thank you Kult of Athena for great customer service again.
I received it and thought it would be larger but I must say it is a nice piece. It could certainly do some damage but I’d rather hang it on my wall than carry it on a war party. ?