The Instruments of Torture

Ear Chopper:

Used as an efficient way to cut the ears from the victim. The helmet was placed on the head; the ears sticking out just under the blades. All it took was a quick chop and the ears would be amputated.

Possibly also used as a torture device - just the idea that the ears would be removed may have been enough to make the victim confirm any of the torturer's suspicions.

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