Belaying pin (bonker)

[John Timberlake]

These belaying pins were made for French and Indian War re-enactors who portray ex-sailors working as soldiers. They were used for securing ropes on wooden ships. And for securing sailors (press gangs) along the docks in London. Now that is a real bonker for knocking them over the head. They would wake up at sea and in the British navy.

These are about 1-1/4" on the flat portion with a slight taper to make them easy to get in and out of the hole on the railing or around the mast.

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[Ken Fitzgerald]

Very nicely done John!

[Tyler Howell]

Tried to have some made for my Nautical Room.
Now that I'm Abysserated, guess I'll have to make my own.

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Lookin' Good, John. Looks just like the original thingy.

Bruce

[Henry C. Gernhardt, III]

Nicely executed bonkers, John. I'd hate to run up against one of those in a dark alley... :)