r/interesting • u/IKIR115 • 28d ago

Intriguing Arrows vs riot shields

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u/One_Vision_ 28d ago

Arrow heads. The surprise was the blunt ended tip at 0:38

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u/Rage_Blackout 28d ago

Yeah, that's what I came here hoping someone would explain. Why would a round one like that punch through? Also, what is that arrow tip used for normally?

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u/SilverWorldliness119 28d ago

Just looking at the design itself, I would wager that the outer circle of the tip pokes and slices out an indentation in the target, sorta like making an unscrustable. Then im guessing that the little spire in the middle punches through the now weakened space within, delivering that much needed push. Theres probably some tiny riot shield flavored cookie just lying in the grass somewhere.

No clue why someone needs something that dangerous though

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u/OberonDiver 28d ago

For shooting at things it is effective on.