Spear

[ironrosefarms]

Well, after doing some research and such for what a Roman spear should look like, the guy wanting it came up with a new picture and stated he wanted it like this... So I obliged him and he is happy as can be. Here is a couple pictures.

Made from 1/2" bar of mild steel, the only big disappointment I have is the socket line is angled but the customer liked it that way??? Spear tip to bottom of the socket is just a tad over 18" total length with handle 7 foot.

[kovacija(blacksmith)]

Great work!
did you make a little hole for nail to hold the handle without loosing the spear?
in my country all gaff is made like this it is much safer...

[ironrosefarms]

The customer originally refused to allow me to put a pin hole in it, however when I explained how dangerous it was to have that spear above his head I finally convinced him. So after I took the pictures I drilled a hole and slipped a small but effective pin in place.

I wish I had gotten up a hour earlier that day... I could have finished it up before he got to my place without having to convince him it needed to be safe...

James

[ironrosefarms]

Guess what I got back today...

he brought the spear by and asked if I could straighten it out. His teenage son "borrowed" it and threw it at a oak tree. Just as a Roman spear was intended to do it bent between the blade and the socket. So I fired up the OA warmed it up and brought it back straight. I think Jr. is in a bit of trouble as his dad seemed a bit mad and made the boy give me $10. I probably would have done it once at no charge, but dad insisted...

I almost bet Jr. won't be touching the spear again...