Harpoons
Our harpoons are made as a set with a throwing stick (Norsaq). We carve our harpoon shafts we do not turn them on a lathe. As a result they are not perfect, but they are made with care to preserve function.. Each harpoon shaft is cut and carved from quality wood. Ash Basswood and pine make a good shaft. However, a variety of materials ranging from ash, cherry and Sitka spruce to simple pine make for an excellent harpoon shaft. Please call if a specific material is desired. The shaft of our harpoons tapers from 2" to 3/4" in diameter. All harpoons are around 5'6"long. Length varies based on material density and style. When ordering specify the balance point desired. A harpoon with the throwing stick centered to balance the harpoon will result in a "line drive" throwing trajectory. A throwing stick mounted with the harpoon nose heavy will result in a "mortar" trajectory.
All Parts on the shaft are made from a synthetic polymer that is very hard and strong. these parts are buffed to give a bone like appearance
Pegs for the throwing stick. peg position varies based on throwing stick and balance point.
Mount for the fore shaft on the front end of a harpoon. Also shown is one of the 2 optional retainer pegs (talivfik, Igdliqikut) that may be added when using a blade head
Choice from 4 available fore shaft shapes copied from locations around Greenland
(from left to right by location name)
1. Qornaq
2. Godthaab
3. Sukkertoppen
4. Egedesminde
A Fore shaft mounted to the shaft
Please note an avataq is not included.
Greenland Harpoon ( 2" dia.) $240.00
Optional Harpoon blade heads are available with any Greenlander harpoon. Steel or stone blades are not included with heads.
Delrin blade head- Includes 2 additional pegs in shaft, tensioning jig (saggut) and line (savgutaq) with toggle on the end to attach to your avataq line. $35.00
Contact us at tuktupaddles@verizon.net or by phone (609) 412-9966
or write to us at Tuktu paddles LLC PO Box 162 Oceanville NJ 08231