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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2007 13:50:25 GMT
www.reliks.com/merchant.ihtml?pid=1524Just got this in the mail, I'll let you know how it stacks up when I finish the task of tapering a 1 3/8" pole down to the required size. So far, though, it looks really good! ;D It's a thrusting spear, so it's different from Suvarov's Viking throwing spear, and should be more resilient too.
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Post by rammstein on Sept 27, 2007 16:44:30 GMT
I've got that exact spear, planning on reviewing it soon enough.
Anyways, I love the spear, but be careful with it - it's not fully tempered. However, it's so rigid and strong that it takes some effort to bend it.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2007 17:20:56 GMT
Well, I don't plan to be using it on trees, and I'm probably not going to throw it, so it should be alright. Thanks for the heads up though. How long is the shaft on your spear?
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Post by rammstein on Sept 27, 2007 18:07:36 GMT
It's an 8 footer, about two inches in diameter.
Took my about 30 minutes to get a nice even taper with my chisels.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2007 22:14:17 GMT
but be careful with it - it's not fully tempered. However, it's so rigid and strong that it takes some effort to bend it. *sigh* What's going on with tempering these days? I just picked up a Cold Steel 24" Latin Machete, and it bent like a cheap stainless restaurant spoon on the first water bottle! The Double Edge Machete I got at the same time seems okay, but, DAMNIT!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2007 23:39:32 GMT
but be careful with it - it's not fully tempered. However, it's so rigid and strong that it takes some effort to bend it. *sigh* What's going on with tempering these days? I just picked up a Cold Steel 24" Latin Machete, and it bent like a cheap stainless restaurant spoon on the first water bottle! The Double Edge Machete I got at the same time seems okay, but, DAMNIT! KS, I recently purchased two of the 3mm thick CS machetes (12" spear point and 18" bowie). I've been pruning my trees (Sisou) these past few weeks, both live and dead branches. The things are tanks. No problems with heat treat as far as I can tell.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2007 4:36:09 GMT
Well, I actually got an 18" Barong Machete too, but I haven't cut with it yet. Yes, they do seem monstrously stout. I'm working on the edge a bit before trying it out. At least these new Chinese made CS machetes don't have the deep machining grooves on the edges like the South African versions. Those are a b*tch to file out. ;D I'm looking forward to trying some cutting with it this weekend.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2007 2:11:19 GMT
Here she is. I won't bother doing a full review, but let's say this piece is solidly built. I tested it out on a haphazard target I made. It consisted of a double layer of cardboard, solidly attached to a scrap .5 " piece of gypsum board. Now, I know what your thinking. Gypsum board? Actually, the stuff is pretty resilient against penetrating. Over top of the whole thing, I glued an old exercise mat made of thick foam. The whole thing was about 3" thick all together. For a comparison, I stabbed it with my 4.5" clip-point pocket knife at full power, and the thing didn't even exit the gypsum board. For a better comparison, I stabbed the thing with my Chenness Shura, and it only penetrated about 4" with a full force blow. When I used the Windlass Viking spear, on the first thrust, it penetrated a full 6"! Further refinements resulted in a whole 4" extending out the back of the target (7" total). Unfortunately, the board then snapped in half. At any rate, the spear head is very nice. High polish, super wicked point, and pretty durable too. I disregarded my own advice, and stabbed a big piece of hardwood that was sitting on the woodpile. The point stuck in about 3" easily. The spear head was fine, no dulling or anything. Now I've just got to refinish the end where I tapered it. How do you like that peened rivet? Pretty smooth huh? Considering I got it for $26 from Reliks with the $30 gift certificates from Paul, (Thanks Paul!!) I'd say I got a pretty good deal.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2008 3:35:28 GMT
Hello all, I have that Viking spear also and I love it. If you want a bigger, heavier, thicker, much more awesome and deadlier spear, then try MRL's Greek spear. Man, it is not only beautiful, it is an awesomely deadly spear. FB
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2008 5:37:08 GMT
So was the spear the primary weapon with the sword as a sort of backup weapon? It seems the extra reach would be a nice advantage.
BTW-Does that come with a butt-cap or do you need to get one separately?
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Post by jpfranco on Apr 14, 2008 13:11:57 GMT
Talking about spear head, look at this one: That looks nice doesn't it?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2008 18:55:16 GMT
Oh that is sexy JP, but I like a short cut and thrust spear personally
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Post by Jeff K. ( Jak) on Apr 19, 2008 3:00:11 GMT
Nice one DI. I've got an extra shaft with mine, all tapered an ready to go for another head....its a toss up between one like yours and Windlass' Greek spear. Anyway heres what I've got. I think its a Hanwei As you can see, this ones attached through those strips which are about 16" long. The base of the blade on this one is a full 3/4" thick. Very sturdy This butt cap screws off and is replaced with a 12" metal sleeve so you can attach an additional 8 foot shaft, then you can screw the butt cap onto the end of that one, although, at 16 feet long and screwed together in the middle its quite flimsy. 'Twould never hold up to a charge of heavy cavalry So I'll make another spear of it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2008 8:09:46 GMT
Where do you guys get your shafts?
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Post by Jeff K. ( Jak) on Jul 16, 2008 21:06:42 GMT
My extra shaft came with the spear but I've seen poles like it at Home Depot or Rona. Not much different than a wooden curtain rod these days Im afraid. You could always roam your neighborhood till you see someone who has a nice Ash tree in their front yard........ Like I said my shafts are not much different than a wood curtain rod but I've hurled mine like a javelin at many a stump and its not broken yet.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2008 8:42:56 GMT
Alright thanks I'll look into that.
Has anyone tried cutting bottles or mats with the longer bladed spears yet?
That Viking Hewing Spear may be just the ticket for something like that.
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Post by axeman on Jul 17, 2008 15:25:42 GMT
I've got that exact spear, planning on reviewing it soon enough. Anyways, I love the spear, but be careful with it - it's not fully tempered. However, it's so rigid and strong that it takes some effort to bend it. what part of it is not fully tempered? can it be sharpend? it looks very cool .one more thats on my list to get.
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Post by Jeff K. ( Jak) on Jul 17, 2008 21:00:06 GMT
I havn't tried hewing at anything yet...I dont think it would perform too well againt bottles....some mats on the other hand might be fun, as long as they aren't wrapped around any wood dowling.....I don't think the spear could cut thruogh that.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2008 7:31:09 GMT
Yeah I wouldn't expect it to perform as well as a sword at cutting, but I'm interested if one can actually make decent cuts with a spear.
Maybe a glaive or what have you is more suited for that, but I have yet to find a good one.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2008 22:09:41 GMT
well i dont know about windlass spears but i recently got a cold steel assagi spear and it dosent cut bottles good at all and it came paper sharp but it could probley take half mats but dont forget i have no training in a spear besides throwing so maybe its just me
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