hey, looking for info on taking out arrows (from people) in midevel times. (other times work, too) a time back i read something about once and a while they'd push the arrow through the other side and take it out that way? did they just yank it or cut it out?
2006-10-05 18:19:21 · 7 answers · asked by Sligo 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
cant remember its name but in medevil England there was a tool almost like a set of dividers that opened via a screw mechanism. the 2 points would be inserted down the length of the shaft and gently widened thus opening the wound and allowing the arrow to be pulled out with minimal damage but still with a lot of pain
2006-10-05 19:18:12 · answer #1 · answered by mkayling 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they were smart, they would never yank it out, it would cause more damage. The first thing they would do is to break if off, if not damaging any major vitals, the arrow head would most likely stay in there if they could not get it out, they would then burn the area with a hot iron. Other cases, they would get it out with a knife but only after breaking the stick off, in some cases if the stick was not broken off, the arrowhead would keep digging into the victim, they would always have to burn the area and hope not to get an infection, which if they survived the wound, they most likely would not survive the infection. Other cases depending on where the arrow went through, yes they did push it out the otherside. There are a lot of books out there on medieval warfare, I'd recommend buying one to learn more. Also, if u ever saw braveheart, there is a seen in that movie where someones father get hit with an arrow, his son foolishly tries to take it out, and the father hits him for being so stupid, it s a really good movie and strongly recommend watching. LOL
2006-10-06 01:29:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on arrow position they either cut or broke the shaft to remove the fletches, then pushed it through, or it had to be pulled back out through the entry, twisting it if necessary so the barbs (if it had barbs) could come out the same slot they made going in. Hoping that if it was twisted the barbs wouldn't catch on anything and do more damage. Not easy, not nice. With only herbal leaves etc for dressing, removal would often result in infection which could kill anyway. So in those days even a simple wound, from any weapon, could be fatal. As today, that didn't discourage "leaders" from leading the innocent to war!
2006-10-06 01:30:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the arrow went right through they would break off tip and pull it out from the entry point so as not to pull the feathers through the wound. If it hit a vital area they would leave it in but break off the longer part. Something like removing a fish hook today. You push it through and cut off the barb then pull it out.
2006-10-06 01:28:46 · answer #4 · answered by wackydac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They'll normally cut the shaft & pull the arrow head from the other side.
This is because the arrow head is barbed like a fish hook & pulling it out will cause the flesh around the head to be hooked & pulled out as well, enlargening the entry wound.
2006-10-06 01:27:22 · answer #5 · answered by Kevin F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in every ting i have red arrows are most always ways pushed through and then the shaft is broken, then removed
2006-10-06 01:27:23 · answer #6 · answered by PAUL H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The arrowhead would be pushed through if it wasn't already clear through then it would be broken off, pulled out, and burned closed.
2006-10-06 01:27:51 · answer #7 · answered by llan2193 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋