Socket Spearhead, Updated pics

David Stifle

David Stifle

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Hi Guys,

I'll load these and other pictures to the WIP I was doing, and add explanations as to how I got to where I am now. The spearhead will become more refined as I move along, as I'll add brass ormaments and a carved staff. The socket is welded rock solid to the spear now (whew!), and while I freely admit it's a bit nontraditional, I'm delighted at the result. I still need to clay up the blade and heat treat it, then I'll add the wings. I don't know why that one picture makes it look like my grind is so off, it isn't, it's just a weird photo effect.

All comments and questions welcome.
 

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Brony, I'm using W2, so you bet'cha I'll do a hamon. Willie, by the time I'm finished a guy could hunt wild boars with this spear.
 
Thanks, NJ. Just a few measurements. The OAL is 16.24", the blade is 10.50", the blade is 1.75" at it's widest part. As I said though, the spear is far from finished. It will look totally different with the wings on and a staff on it.
 
I can't wait to see this when it's done :)

What are you thinking for the staff?
 
Thanks NJ. I'll be sure to post the finished product. As for the staff, I have a hefty piece of walnut and could get a 5' staff from it, that would make the toal lenght of the spear around 6'6". On the plus side, walnut takes carving well, polishs up nicely, is a pretty strong wood, and looks absolutely stunning. On the negative side, the very thing that makes it beautiful, the straight grain, could lead to breakage. It anyone has some advise, I'd love to hear it. (I know I could go with an oak shovel or tool handle if stuck, but I'm looking for something that's not only strong, but well..striking in appearance).
 
I have some nice ash wood I got for making naginata staffs. It is well dried and it makes a great pole weapon shaft. I would be glad to send you a piece if you want it.
 
I would think any wood with interlocking grain would work good, hickory, ash, elm, and I think Osage would look good if you let it naturally darken.
 
bladsmth said:
I have some nice ash wood I got for making naginata staffs. It is well dried and it makes a great pole weapon shaft. I would be glad to send you a piece if you want it.
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Happy to take you up on the offer, Stacy, that's really nice of you. Thanks a lot. I'll PM you. Oh, and a question-what is a good hardness for a spear?
 
A striking wood would be zebrano. I haven't seen it used in anything as long as a spear though.
 
Willie71 said:
A striking wood would be zebrano. I haven't seen it used in anything as long as a spear though.
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Never heard of that one, Willie, but I think I've seen it, simply called Zebra wood on the website I saw. I think I'll use the ash Stacy offered.
 
I agree ash is probably the best choice. Zebra wood is the same thing as zebrano.
 
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