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Post by pgandy on Jan 27, 2018 1:44:14 GMT
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Post by antoine99 on Jan 27, 2018 1:56:50 GMT
Oh yes, thank you However, that's a bit out of my price range. They actually have a similar one (not exactly the same with a few inches difference on the head) for around $80, but in my case I think it's better to leave it to the professionals EDIT: Also, I assume maintenance on something like this is pretty easy? Just rub a tiny bit of lemon oil along the wooden parts, and just clean the spearhead with rubbing alcohol, wipe, then use gun & reel cloth? I'm just wondering because this is a different metal than the typical 1095 high carbon. I assume the preventative measures are the same though? ^ I just read somewhere that mentioned treating wooden grips once or twice a year is enough, wow, really? I understand over-oiling is certainly not good, but that rarely?
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Post by antoine99 on Jan 29, 2018 1:01:11 GMT
^ EDIT: Actually, after searching a bit further, I found this "European spear" that seems like it fits my needs a bit better than the Assegai spear: www.ebay.com/itm/Cold-Steel-MAA-European-Spear-20-5in-Head-Length-191984-Fixed-Blade-95MEP/352264996387?epid=1837513857&hash=item5204a14623:g:~MoAAOSwcuZaauSFOf course CS doesn't list the shaft thickness, so that's the only thing I'm concerned with now. I found one on E-bay for almost the same price as the Assegai spear. I watched a review of a guy throwing it and it seemed pretty easy, so hopefully it will handle well one-handed (3.26 pounds, well winin the 2-4 lb Dory limits, but it may limit my options if I want to attach something to the end for balance). Also, not that it's a big deal, but it seems that both sides of the spearhead attachment are solid, unlike the Assegai (you can't see the shaft poking through).
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Post by legacyofthesword on Jan 29, 2018 8:22:26 GMT
I have the CS European spear. It's a great weapon, and tough as nails, but I wouldn't call it well balanced. It's too heavy for me to wield effectively with one hand, so I'm not sure how good of a dory it would make.
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Post by antoine99 on Jan 29, 2018 17:55:12 GMT
I have the CS European spear. It's a great weapon, and tough as nails, but I wouldn't call it well balanced. It's too heavy for me to wield effectively with one hand, so I'm not sure how good of a dory it would make. Damn! That would have been perfect. Thanks
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