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Hi all,

I am new to these forums & just wanted to say Hi. What I have seen of the content impresses me considerably. I know I will learn much from you guys.

I spent many years in Africa and, although I love my knives, I have also developed a passion for African weaponry. Fyi, here is the stuff on my wall next to me: http://s255.photobucket.com/albums/hh142/Ratel102/?action=view&current=S8000031.jpg

All spears, bows, quivers & arrows are genuine Maasai. The funny thin, long & thick bladed spear - 4th from left is a lion spear. It is 64-inches total length, has a 33-inch head, and the blade has a flattened diamond profile (3/8" thick at the central ridge). Weight is just shy of 4-lbs.

All these spears are made in three pieces: the spear head and (counterbalancing) lower metal shank (not shown) are attached by socketing into the opposite ends of the wooden central grip. It has no edge, just a razor point. All the other spears have razor sharp edges.

The one spear with a tip cover is the only replica - it is a Zulu iklwa (short 4-foot stabbing spear) that Shaka designed to replace the longer throwing assegai.

Ratel
 
Hi ,Spent most of my growing years in africa as well but didn`t collect any toys my step dad was on the move every two years ,been back in Australia about 25 years now.
 
Nice set of stuff. I've only been too Africa a couple of times now but both times have brought back as many pieces of Maasai weaponry as I could fit in my bags. Mostly spears but also a couple knives and one set of bow and arrows. You need to get a couple of their painted cowhide shields to really set that wall off!! I too love the design on their spears. I have never wanted to throw one that I got there because I would hate to ruin it, but I have thought of getting that Cold Steel one that copies their design to try it out.

Welcome to the forums!
 
Thanks for the vid link!! I still have yet to see a tribe actually dispatching a lion! If you get a vid of that definitely send it! :-)
 
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