Honey, I Shrunk The Crossbow

When we talk about miniaturization, more often than not we apply that to the world of consumer electronics. After all, take a nice, good look at the cell phone – how has it shrunk over the years, starting from a handset that was large and heavy enough to be used to crack a crab’s shell if you want to indulge in some shellfish goodness. Of course, with constant innovation and better manufacturing techniques (not to mention new material that are stronger despite being more malleable) has led to smaller and smaller devices as well.

Not many people think about miniaturizing weapons, however, except for perhaps modern day assassins who will probably be unable to get past security systems and procedures concerning VIPs and royalty anyways. Well, here’s a miniaturized crossbow that might just set tongues wagging – it is not only cute and small enough to slip into your pocket without missing a beat, but to sweeten the deal further, this model actually works. Yes, we’re talking about a functional miniature crossbow that means business, never mind that you think only elves would want to make use of this (the elves we’re talking about here are Santa’s little helpers, and not those tall and handsome ones like Legolas of Lord of the Rings fame).

We probably think that this is good enough to disturb the neighborhood kitten, but that might just send waves of indignity throughout the community as you’re charged with animal abuse.

Edwin Kee
Categories: Gadgets
Tags: DYI, Hacking, Mod