Harpoons
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Harpoons have been used for at least a thousand years to capture
whales and large fish. The Basques of around 900 A.D. were among the
earliest whalers. Their word arpoi meaning to fasten or hold, became
arpon in Spanish, and harpoon or harping iron in English. Contrary to
popular belief the harpoon was not meant to kill the whale. It was
meant only to fasten to the whale and act as a hook to fasten the
whale to the whaleboat. The harpoons we offer are the highest quality
reproductions on the market. They are available in the lance, spade,
fluke & double fluke styles. They are great decorative items for the
nautical enthusiast & look great in many decor environments.
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