Barbed wire fences are made of wire with barbs and used to contain people and animals. They can be made of various materials and mixed with other fencing products. They were developed in the 1800s and can be electrified or mixed with solid barriers for security purposes. A barbed wire fence is a fence made […]
Razor wire, made from steel tape, is a type of fence used for security and livestock containment. It was developed during WWI and is now commonly used in military applications. It is difficult to pass or cross, and can be electrified for added security. Protective clothing and tools can be used to overcome it. Barbed […]
Barbed wire played a crucial role in settling the American West for agriculture and cattle ranching. Its invention by Joseph Glidden in 1860 incorporated cowboys, Indians, guerrilla fence cutting, and land activism. Barbed wire is cheap and effective, allowing many miles of material to be installed and maintained quickly. However, it was strongly opposed by […]
