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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2010 17:04:02 GMT
I'm looking to buy some affordable Viking-era weapons, and a few in particular caught my eye: First off, this awesome looking axe from Arms and Armor. Found it on Kult Of Athena for $65, and it's been calling to me. Can anyone offer a testimonial on it's performance? (Click the picture for the writeup on Kult of Athena) Second, I'm looking to buy a spear. I've found a couple, some whole and some just the heads. How hard is it to mount the head onto the shaft? It seems like I could really save some money by just purchasing the head and mounting it myself, plus if the shaft breaks, I'll know how to replace it. This is my favorite so far, but if you guys know of one that's better without being too much more expensive, feel free to point it out: Feedback? Cheers!
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Post by nschiff on May 5, 2010 18:22:50 GMT
I don't have any experience with the axe, although I've also had my eye on it for some time. I do, however, have that spearhead, and it is pretty nice. I was unable to find a hardwood dowel of the right diameter locally, so I wound up mounting it on a broom/mop handle from Smart & Final . This was already tapered to approximately the right size and, with a little stain, makes a very nice spear ~6 ft in total length. I believe the shaft cost ~$10 (don't hold me to that, however), so it makes a really inexpensive piece for display or costume use. I'm really not sure what other use you could get out of a spear like this anyway, unless you decided to throw it at targets...it's a bit pointy for reenactment, and it's definitely not a cutting device
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2010 19:10:51 GMT
A hoe or shovel handle may just fit the bill. They come already tapered and usually can be found at most hardware stores. A rod used for hanging clothes in a closet would be my second choice. Stronger than a dowel. I had a friend who made a staff out of one and it was pretty functional.
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Post by ShooterMike on May 5, 2010 20:52:52 GMT
I have a pair of A&A Nordland axes. I like them a lot. They are pretty light and very maneuverable. Just what a hand axe should be.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2010 23:56:48 GMT
MMMIIIKKEEE!!!! Review one ......... you intensely busy man you ......... I have the spear, mounted it to a tasmanian oak haft and antiqued it with salt n vinegar spray, its good, havent tested how much punishment it can take ........ it has no edges but the point it sharp as hell ........ like needle sharp.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2010 15:15:28 GMT
I got to cut with the Nordland just the other day. It's a fine axe, but much smaller than you would expect from looking at the pictures. I say go for it.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2010 2:10:48 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2010 6:39:31 GMT
spear is easy to mount, drill a hole through through both sides of the base of the spear so that they line up, drill a hole through your shaft that lines all the holes up, put a brass pin through and peen on both sides, that simple and extremely effective.
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