Nobody? Well, I will try to give it a little workout soon. I think I just like the concept.
Now to find the best handle.

 

ive been interested in these, just seems like a niche item to me

 

First test. It turns out that this make a really nice, small hatchet.

One side is only sharpened about an inch and a half so it could used to baton, if you are so inclined.

If you replace the throwing handle with a short paint roller stick you get much better leverage. I may have one of my sons turn a hickory handle for it, about 14" long, and see how it will work as a throwing hatchet.


I'm thinking that I will want this in my car kit.

 

Just leaned two very important lessons.

First: Is is a lot of fun throwing a spear. :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::

Second: When first learning to throw a spear use a very wide target
or you might just go through the side of the Rubbermaid Shed.::::

 

Never seen that before, nifty little thing! Not sure what I would need a spear for but nifty!

 

Zombies, of course.::thumb:
Seriously, I bought this just because I liked the concept but as I have been playing with it I can see a real value to it. I am also impressed at how well the point and edge seems to be holding up as I have begun to torture it a bit.

The weakest link that I have found so far is the spear/hatchet handles. I have not been able to find something that I think would stand up under real world use.

Grizzly makes a thread die for broom handles (it's a 3/4" thread) that I am thinking of picking up and then makings a nice handle out of hickory or ash for a hatchet length.

several of my sons do wood working and come across some cool pieces. Zebrawood might be pretty cool, or Purple heartwood. If I can find yellow locust at a reasonable price, that might be the best.

 

I bought one a couple of years ago for one of my nephews
He has had fun with it

 

I would not want to go into battle with a broom stick. Most are not very strong.

How well did your broom stick stand up?

 

I am using an aluminum and plastic paint roller extension and the balance is nice. It throws very well but I'm pretty sure it would fail under real life conditions. (see my last post)

 

Thanks.

Hickory with a slightly larger diameter than the normal broom handle sounds a lot stronger.

. . . I guess if it is a throw and forget, it does not matter if the handle breaks. (I might prefer it did break in that case).

 

The diameter is pretty much set by the thread size. The shaft needs to be 7/8" and the thread is 3/4" to fit flush. Drilling down the center of the thread and installing a steel rod would increase the strength of the threaded area greatly. IMO

 

Do you think the Spirit offers any advantages over the Cold Steel Bushman?

 

I need to stop by walmart today...

 

Of course the threads would have to be the smaller diameter/same as any standard broom stick.

The main body of the spear would be heavier and then taper the last foot down to the proper diameter for the threads.

When not needed as a spear, it would be a heavy hickory stick.

 

Had one for about a year
Used it for 10 minutes and found it not to be my cup of tea


Anyone

 

I find having a spear head quite valuable , I'm building one from spring steel and an aluminum handle that will accomodate several tools .
I don't walk with out a staff any way, so having a spear handy is a natural.
I like having several options ,especially if INCH.

 

It has no advantage over the bushman except its smaller so its more concealable. however if carried it is still a double edged knife that will land you in the states facilities. Get the bushman at least you can carry when camping hunting and fishing and if you have to use it as a spear so be it.

 

It has no advantage over the Bushman except size, it is more concealable. However it is a double edge blade and carrying will get you registered as a guest in most state facilities. At least with the bushman even though it is 7 inches long most states have an exception on blade length if hunting camping or fishing. So you can at least use the bushman because its a knife. The SOG is a dagger.

 

two cents.

only thing i'd add to the discussion, is make the shaft taller than you, if you're going to walk with it. be safe.

 

only thing i'd add to the discussion, is make the shaft taller than you, if you're going to walk with it. be safe.

you could leave the scabbard on when using as a walking stick. Or just leave the knife on the belt until it needs to be attached. (my choice:thumb