So, the fall: a good time to get out and enjoy nature. And/or hunt. And/or use the idea of hunting as an excuse to talk about a bunch of fascinating artisanal armaments that would be incredibly impractical to use for anything remotely resembling hunting. You know, like a cane gun...
What It Is: A fly swatter made from Italian bridle leather and American oak. Which you can
have monogrammed. Of course.
How You’ll Use It: Tiny game hunting.
What It Is: You can make a slingshot from a twig and a rubber band. You can also make a
slingshot from meticulously varnished rosewood, natural latex and a sinew leather pouch. This is obviously
the latter.
How You’ll Use It: Fun and games. Well, until someone loses an eye...
What It Is: An antique gentleman’s walking stick with an engraved brass handle. That’s
it. Nothing to see here. Well, except for the 32-caliber firearm concealed inside.
How You’ll Use It: As a prop when you’re cast as the next Bond villain.
What It Is: A tetsubo is a Japanese war club. A Japanese war club is basically a 10-pound
Louisville Slugger covered in steel rivets. Yes, steel rivets hurt.
How You’ll Use It: Thank-you gift for Tarantino.
What It Is: A 140-year-old Winchester with all of its original markings. This was the gun
that won the West. And inspired a Jimmy Stewart movie (not It’s a Wonderful Life).
How You’ll Use It: For display. Or to defend your homestead if you live on a prairie and
it’s 1882.
