what wood to make a good spear?

[Tin.Man]

this is just for fun really, but what kind of wood would you use to make a simple spear?

 

[DennisStrickland]

in this part of u.s.[central tex.] i would opt for aged bois d'arc. older ranchers remark that bodark is the 100 year fence post. ---dennis

 

[j williams]

Hedge or Hickory something with a bit of weight to it. If I was attatching a spear point this wouldnt matter to me as much. With a metal head Id want it a bit lighter, with some flex. Willow maybe.

 

[Big Mike]

In these parts (the N.E.) I would use Hop-Hornbeam.

Locally known as "Ironwood" or "Musclewood", it's very tough and resiliant.


I use it in a variety of projects. :thumbup: :thumbup:



Hop-Hornbeam Hiking Staff.





Big Mike

 

[Esav Benyamin]

All those are good. Also consider ash.

 

[dipbait]

Here ,Locust saplings can be found that are straight and strong.

 

[Briarbrow]

What kind of spear?

What kind of wood can you get?

 

[Uplander]

Sourwood, straight & tough.

Uplander

 

[A.W.U.K.]

All those are good. Also consider ash.

I was going to say, ash was the preferred wood for spears in Anglo-Saxon times.

 

[kage]

Ash is definitely the way to go. Hickory is supposed to be good too, but I haven't tried it on a spear.

 

[mymindisamob]

Ash.:thumbup:

 

[PDE]

I am thinking osage would not be bad either, if you could get your hands on it.