Windlass European Spear Head – Hand-Forged Carbon Steel with Integrated Socket

Description:

This is the Windlass Steelcrafts European Spear Head, a functional historical replica patterned after traditional thrusting spear designs. The blade features a broad, elongated leaf-shaped profile that gradually tapers to a point, with a thick raised central midrib running down the spine to provide structural rigidity. The base transitions into a seamless, integrated tubular socket designed to receive a wooden shaft or dowel (typically around 1-1/4 inches wide). A pre-drilled rivet hole is visible near the base throat to secure the head firmly to the pole. The spear head is hand-forged from high-carbon steel, showcasing a lightly polished finish with natural, subtle surface texturing from the forging process. This style of clean, wingless leaf blade was a nearly universal design, utilized continuously from antiquity by the Greeks, Celts, and Romans through the Viking Age and well into the Renaissance era. At 17 inches overall with an 11-inch blade, this is a substantial piece—ideal for collectors of historical arms, reenactors, or anyone who appreciates the craftsmanship of a hand-forged spear head.

 

Specifications:

Hand-Forged Carbon Steel: Lightly polished finish with natural surface texturing from the forging process.

Leaf-Shaped Blade: Broad, elongated profile with a thick raised central midrib for structural rigidity. Blade measures 11 inches.

Integrated Tubular Socket: Seamless socket designed to receive a wooden shaft or dowel (typically around 1-1/4 inches wide).

Pre-Drilled Mounting Hole: Visible rivet/screw hole near the base throat for securing the head to the pole.

Overall Condition: Great condition—solid hand-forged construction, dull edge yet sharp spear point, pre-drilled mounting holes clean, slight tarnish on blade. Overall length 17 inches. Windlass Steelcrafts European Spear Head.