Ugly Sauce
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I think the spear is a great weapon, extremely lethal. A good spear will kill just about any animal that might want to scratch or bite you. I like to take one hiking in wild country. They double as a walking stick, and are a great aid crossing streams and cricks. And lighter than a rifle.
Spear on the far left has the Cold Steel "Zulu" head on it. I think this is my most lethal spear, and I don't fear much when I'm trekking in the wilderness. It is about seven foot long. I've taken that on some long back-packing trips in the Montana mountains. The head also comes off with a screw, instantly turning into a non threatening walking stick. Having said that, I've never had anyone become uncomfortable when I've encountered people on a hike.
Second from right is one I made the head/point for when I wanted to be a knife maker, a million years ago. It is very long, probably close to eight foot.
Third from right has a steel head, that looks like chipped stone. Don't remember where I got it. It is my short spear, about 6.5'. Also has the heaviest shaft.
Last, or far right, is "Rosalie". She's long and slim, and has a pre-made dagger blade for a point. They are all kept razor sharp of course.
There are some things to consider with spears. One does not want one shorter than they are, which can increase the chance of slipping and spearing one's self.
It's good to have a sheath to put on when walking on logs, crossing cricks and such. Again, you don't want to fall on your spear.
Never throw your spear. If you do, you don't have it anymore, and it's easy to dodge a spear. Not only do you not have it anymore, but if you threw it at an enemy, now they have it. Except for throwing spears, a whole other animal, spears are for poking, and slashing, but not throwing.
On shafts, I like a little bit of crookedness, or "character". Nice, perfectly straight shafts...not for me, but some people would prefer that.
The trouble with spears: a bit harder to transport, and very difficult to photograph!
Thanks for listening.