executioner's tool

An executioner's tool is a device historically used for carrying out capital punishment, such as beheading or hanging. These tools are designed to perform swift and definitive deaths, ensuring justice or societal order. Common examples include the guillotine, which uses a heavy blade to sever the head quickly, and the noose for hanging. Modern times favor more humane methods, but historically, executioner's tools were designed for efficiency and certainty in delivering the punishment.