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I'm curious about that boxy looking part connecting to metal to the wooden shaft...
It's where the javelin's head is riveted to the shaft. Not sure why they connected it that way.
Because it's much easier to firmly clamp something between 2 flat pieces of wood than between round ones?
I don't know no fancy physics or engineering concepts, I am but a lowly humanities major 😔
... I'm also not very handy around the house
it's quick to attach and easy to break, leaving the prong in the victim. easy to gather and refit for the next battle.
Probably creates strength for thrusting too, generally seems like a smart design.
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