Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Nailpuller

A stylized depiction of a tool used to pry a nail out of wood.

Default orientation: one point to chief. No proper coloration.

Found in Japanese armory, but not considered a step from period practice.

Japanese Nailpuller (2) §

Source: Kenmon Shokamon. Artist unknown. (Page 21.) Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.

Four Japanese Nailpullers In Cross §

Source: Kenmon Shokamon. Artist unknown. (Page 38.) Adapted by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe.

Four Japanese Nailpullers Two and Two §

In Japanese blazon this arrangement is called "Four Eyes.”

Source: O-umajirushi. Artist: Kyūan. Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.