Brandistock (with retractible blades)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Metal pole with a cylindrical handle, approximately 1 inch in diameter, with a small metal band around the top. Three straight metal blades, each approximately 10-12 inches long and 1/4 inch wide, protrude from the top of the handle, spaced evenly apart. The blades are sharp and pointed, with a slight tapering towards the tips. The background is a gradient of dark gray to light gray. The item is a Brandistock with retractible blades.