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Combat Cutlery - Flintlock Dining Utensils Dated From 1715 (PHOTOS)
The Combat Cutlery Gallery ^ | Douglas Self

Posted on 01/26/2013 7:26:55 PM PST by DogByte6RER

A celebration of lethal flatware.

A new set of deadly eating-irons added for your pleasure and delectation.

Combat Cutlery

The knife, fork and spoon shown in the picture all have built-in flintlock pistols. Note that the barrels point backwards, towards the user, so they're not designed for plugging your host if he makes impertinent remarks about your table manners. It is difficult to imagine a social gathering where it is appropriate to shoot off your own elbows.

The fork follows the pattern of the time; it looks pretty lethal on its own account.

These weapons carry the maker's mark F X RICHTER IN REICHEBERG and date from about 1715. The pistol frames are in bronze gilt, and the lockwork is unusual because it is entirely external.

Combat Cutlery

The knife and fork here demonstrate escalation in table-top firepower. Knife and fork are both double-barrelled, each with one trigger and priming pan so that both barrels fire together. Viewed from above, looking into the pan, frizzen on the right.

This time the barrels are at least pointing away from the user, so he is well-placed to riddle his dining partner with four shots. The actual knife and fork sections fold backwards. Nothing known about date or place of manufacture, or mental state of the maker.


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These dining utensils must have been for the host ... in case any of the guests complained about the meal.
1 posted on 01/26/2013 7:27:06 PM PST by DogByte6RER
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To: DogByte6RER

Actually, you could shoot anyone sitting at the table simply by holding your forearm up vertically, so the handle would point in their direction.

It would take a bit of getting used to, but not that difficult after a little practice.


2 posted on 01/26/2013 7:58:54 PM PST by Cicero (Marcus Tullius)
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To: DogByte6RER

I was cleaning my spoon when it suddenly went off.


3 posted on 01/26/2013 8:05:51 PM PST by cripplecreek (REMEMBER THE RIVER RAISIN!)
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To: DogByte6RER

She can at me with a spoon. I had no choice.


4 posted on 01/26/2013 8:08:38 PM PST by bmwcyle (People who do not study history are destine to believe really ignorant statements.)
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To: DogByte6RER

Adds a new dimension to the phrase ‘death by fork’


5 posted on 01/26/2013 8:14:47 PM PST by patriotsblood
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To: DogByte6RER

Mind your manners!


6 posted on 01/26/2013 8:20:41 PM PST by MV=PY (The Magic Question: Who's paying for it)
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To: DogByte6RER
"This food...it is so horrible...I can only do the honourable thing!"...said in a very cheesy French accent.
7 posted on 01/26/2013 8:39:44 PM PST by Tainan (Cogito, ergo conservatus sum -- "The Taliban is inside the building")
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To: DogByte6RER

Table manners must have been a serious issue back then.


8 posted on 01/26/2013 10:07:29 PM PST by clearcarbon
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To: DogByte6RER

That last piece of pecan pie is to die for.


9 posted on 01/26/2013 10:48:06 PM PST by Blackirish (Forward Comrades!!!!!!!!!)
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To: DogByte6RER

Gives new meaqning to the saying “shooting your mouth off.....”


10 posted on 01/26/2013 11:06:37 PM PST by njslim (St)
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To: DogByte6RER

“For the last time...pass the gravy!”


11 posted on 01/27/2013 6:11:39 AM PST by Caipirabob (Communists... Socialists... Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
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To: DogByte6RER

 GGG managers are SunkenCiv, StayAt HomeMother & Ernest_at_the_Beach
Thanks DogByte6RER.

Some people don't like their food served rare, that's all.

Just adding to the catalog, not sending a general distribution.

To all -- please ping me to other topics which are appropriate for the GGG list.


12 posted on 02/03/2013 11:42:22 AM PST by SunkenCiv (Romney would have been worse, if you're a dumb ass.)
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To: DogByte6RER; SunkenCiv

Oh yeah? Well, fork you! Blam!


13 posted on 02/05/2013 3:49:05 PM PST by colorado tanker
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To: DogByte6RER; SunkenCiv
Do you want to pawn it or sell it?

I want to sell it to finance my kids education. (Translation: I need more money to blow in the casinos.)

OK, well I have a buddy who is an expert in 18th Century flintlock cutlery weapons, let me give him a call . . .

14 posted on 02/05/2013 3:52:08 PM PST by colorado tanker
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