14" Blunt Boar Medieval Spearhead Viking Medieval HEMA Reenactor Combat Sparring

Description

Practical Thrusting 14" Spearhead (Boar Spear), Re-enactment (Blunt, 3mm edges)
Stage Combat and Sparring
by GDFB,
XB0053
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Photos in the field are with a boar spear modified for steel fighting in my Adria group.
Made specifically for re-enactment use, this GDFB (Get Dressed For Battle) spearhead is crafted with a blunt tip, 3 mm thick edges and rounded flanges. Fully functional but rounded tip and edges make it safe for re-enactments, training, film and theatre. Spear shaft not included, sold separately. Ash staves of varying length and 1.25" diameter and slightly tapered end are available. Just ask if you need one. I have other spearheads available if you check out my other items
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Specifications:
Weight:    1 lb.
Overall Length:  14"
Blade Length:   8.5"
Blade Width:   6" (cross-piece)
Blade Material:
Polished Low Carbon Steel (Mild Steel
containing a small percentage of carbon, strong and tough but not readily tempered
)
Blade Design:   False Edge, Rounded Flanges
Diameter:    1.25" (Opening for spear shaft)
Spears were the most commonly used weapon throughout history for good reason, they are remarkably effective for both hunting and battle.
The
boar spear
was originally 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 sheilds out 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 shaft called a chivarina was made specifically as a weapon of war.
Comments:
I got these at the request of a member of local HEMA group. There are 4 different styles made by GDFB. We haven't tried them all, but see in the last two photos where we modified these for battle. Very effective, and they look great on the field! One of our Marshalls has started carrying 0ne too. Well made, especially at this price. I also have a variety of Ash spear shafts, varying lengths, 1.25" diameter and slightly tapered toward one end. I'll be listing those separately. If you need one, please ask.
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