Area denial weapons. The name comes from the Old English “calcatrippe”, meaning “heel-trap”, which itself came from the French “chause-trape”, or “shoe-trap”.
Their design ensures that they will always land with one spike pointing up, so they can be scattered in the path of advancing enemies to slow them down or injure their feet.
Caltrops
Thanks. I wonder what they are used for.
I have no idea. But here’s an easy way to make them.
https://youtu.be/UXu2PKi81V0
Thanks! Still not sure exactly what I’d do with them, but I do love arts and crafts
Troping Cals obvs…
Area denial weapons. The name comes from the Old English “calcatrippe”, meaning “heel-trap”, which itself came from the French “chause-trape”, or “shoe-trap”.
Their design ensures that they will always land with one spike pointing up, so they can be scattered in the path of advancing enemies to slow them down or injure their feet.