Blowpipe
- Names: blow gun
- In Redwall: Used by Pakatugg in Mariel of Redwall
- Origin: Borneo
- Time Period: Unknown
- Description: A long, hollow
tube, often with a spearhead tied to the top for use in close combat.
Typically made of a long rod with a metal spear tied with rattan at one end.
- Use: The blow dart is inserted at the opposite end of the
spearhead, using the spear to point to the hunting target. With
a single blow at one end of the blowpipe, an experienced hunter can
accurately hit its target at an amazing speed. The darts were usually
poisoned.
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