Well, thanks to some guidance from the fine folks here I've gotten to a decent stage of progress on my first spear. This is my second attempt at a spear, but the first go failed before the object even looked like a spear. I was able to forge the socket out fairly well, although there is a twist in it. The spear has been rough ground with used 60 grit paper. My next step is to move up to 120, then get it ready for heat treat. The steel is 5160. Let me know what you think.

Mark

Looks pretty darn GOOD! Don't worry about the twist in the socket... it's probably stronger that way.