86\" Medieval Boar Spear Viking War Spear Hardwood Shaft Epic for Sale

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86\" Medieval Boar Spear Viking War Spear Hardwood Shaft Epic For Sale

$86\$
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86\" Medieval Boar Spear Viking War Spear Hardwood Shaft Epic:
$76.00

Epic 86\" War Spear

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Please notenew condition but a *very* slight bit of play in the spearhead. The shaft is tapered so the spearhead and butt spike are driven on and pinned.These sell at Ren Fair for over $100 but shipping is going to be so expensive I\'ve reduced the price considerably.

Specifications:

Weight: 4 lbs, 6 ozs

Overall Length: 86\"

Spearhead Length: 22\", Blade: 16\", Cross Piece: 4.5\", Butt Spike: 6\"

Blade Material: Mirror Polished Stainless

Spears were the most commonly used weapon throughout history for good reason, they areremarkably effective for both hunting and battle.

Theboar spearwasoriginally used for hunting. It was relatively short and heavy with two \'lugs\' or \'wings\'on the spear socket behind the blade, which acted as a barrier to prevent an injured and furious boar rom working its way up the shaft of the spear to attack the hunter.The boar spear also became popular as a weapon of war, since the lugs can be used to hook shieldsout of the way during combat, as well as preventing a spear thrust from going too far into a victim (particularly a charging horse), thus making it easier to quickly withdraw, and less likely to break. Boar spears remained in use as weapons throughout the Middle Ages.In the 15th century, a variant with a longer shaftcalled a chivarinawas made specifically as a weapon of war.

Comments:I originally got these for Brevard Renaissance Fair but no idea any more where they came from. I originally thought Cold Steel but they\'ve never made one quite like this. Any questions, please ask! I only want satisfied Buyers.I\'m a collector and a weekend warrior. I sell what I own and can recommend. See my Seller ratings and buy with confidence. Super fast shipping