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*Flat-nock. The simplest style but also the most dangerous. This can only be used on very low poundage bows. for crossbows
*Self-nock. The most common form of nock, being quick and easy to make as well as much safer than using a flat-nocked arrow.
*Brass nocks. These are very rare, having been found in only 2 locations. They are made from cast brass. These arrows were more likely to have been used for hunting rather than battle.[Pedersen 2014A2014a:p.96] :* Old Denmark, Hedeby. Boat grave with at least 9 arrows with inserted brass nocks. The grave was dated to <><> and is thought to have been that of a King, possibly <><>. [Pedersen 2014A2014a:p.96] [Pedersen 2014B2014b:p.104, 153 cat.372] :* Germany, Oldenburg. 2 brass nocks were found of similar form to those from Hedeby and dated to the C9th. [Pedersen 2014A2014a:p.96]
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The arrow shaft just below the nock was often bound with twine (sinew or hemp) to help stop the arrow shaft from splitting.
