CHARLES BRAY
The Neck Catcher during Medieval times.
Man catchers played a role in the medieval custom of capturing noble opponents for ransom. The design assumes that the captured person wears armor to protect him against the metal prongs, which could easily hurt the neck of a person without armor. The term ransom refers to the practice of holding a prisoner to extort money or property extorted to secure their release, or to the sum of money involved.
The Japanese invented a similar weapon called Sode Garami.
The Neck Catcher during Medieval times.
Man catchers played a role in the medieval custom of capturing noble opponents for ransom. The design assumes that the captured person wears armor to protect him against the metal prongs, which could easily hurt the neck of a person without armor. The term ransom refers to the practice of holding a prisoner to extort money or property extorted to secure their release, or to the sum of money involved.
The Japanese invented a similar weapon called Sode Garami.