[Taurus 66]

Can someone help me with a link to a heavy throwing spike (resembling a mini javelin)? I saw it once in a magazine (forget which one), but it's pointed at both ends and weighs approximately 20 lbs. My research for it has reached its end. Thanks for your help.

[Kevlarman]

The only thing that I've seen that resembles what you describe is the Cold Steel Torpedo. It's basically a big spike but it only weighs 2 pounds instead of 20.

http://www.actiongear.com/cgi-bin/tame.exe/agcatalog/level4s.tam?cart=04L28ulk.ywf&lpg=%2Fagcatalog%2Fresults%2Etam&lpt=1104218410&xax=4701&M5COPY%2Ectx=7382&M5%2Ectx=3611&M2%5FDESC%2Ectx=Camp%20Tools%20%2D%20Machetes%2C%20Hatchets%2C%20Shovels&level3%2Ectx=results%2Etam&query%2Ectx=Cold%20Steel%AE%20&backto=%2Fagcatalog%2Fresults%2Etam

[Taurus 66]

Yes, this is it. Thanks kevlarman. I was only off by 18 lbs. lol

It's been a long while since I saw an advertisement .. forgot the exact weight.

[jojo]

Just out of curiosity, do those things have any value? I can't see where they would be better than most any available weapon. I have, and still do at times, think of getting one to play around with, but can't yet justify it.

Just curious

jojo

[Taurus 66]

This torpedo is in some sense related to jarts. Its primary use is as a chunk of steel for whatever special lawn game you want to make. A secondary use may be for defensive purposes.

[jojo]

That makes sense. I've seen the video of them throwing them, but it just didn't make sense to me.

Thanks Taurus 66

jojo

[GW]

I can't imagine a 20 lb throwning spear so I'm betting you're thinking of the CS Torpedo as well

And regardless of whether you stick or not, if you hit your target with a hard thrown 2lb projectile, its gonna hurt. Which essentially is what Cold Steel was demonstrating by throwing the torpedo at cinder blocks

[jYm]

i Have had the Torpedo for over 2 years now...

The thing is a great conversation piece...

For self defense its almost useless unless you intend on murder, because this thing hitting flesh would be bad news at best....

the best use i found for it, is i would bring it on the job site, grab a spare 3/4" piece of ply, put it on a dirt hill behind a house or something, make a bullseye and me and the guys watch this the make holes in 3/4" Ply like it was construction paper when you make a clean hit...

I also hit a possum with one in my backyard, but it didnt hit tip first it hit the nasty thing sideways, and still dropped it from about 15'

[Omni04]

wow you attacked a possum with that? i would love to see some pictures ^_^ if you hit something bigger, any chance of it running off with the dart stuck in it?

[jYm]

no pics... the thing packs a HUGE wallop i think the only thing running off with it stuck in it would be a BIG dog or a deer, but if u hit the deer in the head u might drop him...

i say if u have extra cash burning a hole in yur pocket pick one up for the fun of it...

just make sure you have some thick plywood or some firewood for practice

[Omni04]

how sharp is it? is it possible to carry it in your pocket? do you need some type of holster? It does look pretty 'interesting' :)

[jYm]

its got a OK tip, but it weighs a solid 2 Pounds...its heavy as hell thats the reason it does damage...

i doubt you want a 2 pounds of steel in your pocket, you may walk with a slight limp :D

[Omni04]

ever seen the cudillas CUDA maxx 7.0? im sure that weighs a good 2 pounds :)

[GW]

I think that torpedo would go through your pocket before you went around the block.
I don't know of any scabbard made for one