All About Pocket Knives

Somehow, I have ended up with a bunch of spears.... .... so, I guess that means I have become a "Collector" ..... ......

Some of the African ones I actually acquired while travelling in Africa and a couple I picked when I was in Hungary and even one in Ecuador in the Amazon. All of the spears with metal heads that I got overseas I got them from the blacksmiths that made them.....

Very nice, Dog. Do you ever throw them ? O'.

Ridgegrass wrote: ↑Fri Jul 25, 2025 12:53 pm Very nice, Dog. Do you ever throw them ? O'.

Thanks R.G. Yes! I do, but the one from Africa aren't great for throwing as they come in 3 pieces and sometimes the fit loosens as they the wood drys out.

Hear is a halberd* that I need to some clean up on as it has developed some rust... that never seems to stop forming ... no matter what!

*The halberd is a versatile two-handed polearm that was widely used in Europe from the 13th to the 16th centuries, combining an axe blade, a spear point, and a hook for grappling.

Also shown is a type of Zulu assegai spear, an Iklwa* made by Cold steel.


*Zulu assegais came in two forms, a thinner-bladed throwing spear and a broad-bladed stabbing spear. This was named the 'iklwa', after the sound it made on withdrawal from the body.

The Iklwa:

Shaka of the Zulu popularized the use of the shorter stabbing spear with a 610 mm (24 in) shaft and a larger, broader blade 300 mm (12 in) long in warfare, which was traditionally used primarily as a hunting spear. This weapon is otherwise known as the iklwa or ixwa, after the sound that was heard as it was withdrawn from the victim's wound. The traditional spear was not abandoned but was thrown from range at enemy formations before closing in for close quarters battle with the iklwa. This tactical combination originated during Shaka's military reforms. This weapon was typically used with one hand while the off hand held a cowhide shield for protection.

A few more spears....

Here is another halberd....

Taking a picture of the complete spear-type weapon is actually not so easy*, the long shaft is hard to fit in the frame and still show off the "Tip of the Spear" ... so to speak ....

*My GSP Zeus always getting in on the picture, doesn't help for a perfect picture either ... ...