SpearsToday the word spear probably first brings to mind images of primitive tribesmen carrying crude weapons. That impression is more a legacy of old Tarzan movies than an accurate reflection of history. Spears and tridents do go back to our beginnings as hunter-gatherers, but their use was anything but primitive. The spear in its advanced form was the primary force on the ancient battlefield until the advent of efficient firearms.

Hunting and fishing spears are uncommon today, but a few good choices are still around. Replica spears are more easily found, with some clearly made only for display, and others of functional quality. Most are not made for throwing — throwing spears were light and flexible as well as expendable. Spears made for close combat are a stiffer and heavier design. The pike, one of Europe’s most feared versions, reached lengths of 22 feet and was tipped with iron or steel. Modern spearheads could match the quality of the old versions, but finding a 22 foot shaft of straight grained ash would be a real challenge. Today the wood is harder to find than the steel.

Spears evolved in many different ways in different cultures. In Europe, spearheads combined spear tips and light ax blades; in Japan the naginata blended spear and sword. China’s artisans developed many specialized pole weapons — like the Kwandao or horse cutter and the combat trident called the tiger fork. A top quality modern version of any of these old weapons, built with real combat level materials and craftsmanship, is a rare find.

Some of Our Favorites

The Viking Throwing Spear is a beautiful historically accurate piece, and light enough to be practical for modern people.

Tribal warriors use their spears as knives, and so can you. Our choice for best spear is the SOG Fusion Spirit.

If you’re looking for a practical hunting spear, try the Cold Steel Assegai, Cold Steel’s version of a classic Zulu design.

Read All of Our Spear Reviews Below


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Trident Fantasy Battle Spear w/ Hidden Lance | Demon Guardian Display Polearms Weapon

The Demon Guardian offers two weapons in this display version of a uniquel battlefield trident. Leave it in one piece as...
JT Hats
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Black Dragon Fantasy Spear for Display | High Carbon Stainless Steel Black Blade

Slightly over six feet long, this fantasy weapon doesn’t exactly match traditional patterns — but if your traditions include comic books...
JT Hats
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Bud K Celtic Spear w/ Clyde Caldwell Art Print | Fantasy Savage Pole Weapon Collectible

Definitely a nice display piece for those interested in fantasy weaponry, the Savage Celtic Spear from Bud K. appears too advanced...
JT Hats
1 min read

Scimitar Naginata Display Spear, Guandao | Martial Arts Black Dragon Polearm Weapon

Heavy polearms like the Black Dragon Naginata are some of the most difficult weapons to recreate. Attaching the heavy scimitar blade...
JT Hats
1 min read

Best Spear: SOG Spearhead Knife | Specialty Knives, Fusion Spirit FS01-N

The SOG FS01-N Fusion Spirit Knife combines belt knife and spearhead with options for attaching a full length shaft. Wear it...
JT Hats
1 min read

Battle Ready Hanwei Viking Spear by Paul Chen | Medieval Nordic Weapon Replica

Created by Paul Chen of Hanwei Forge, the Viking Throwing Spear is more than a reproduction of a classic museum piece....
JT Hats
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Medieval War Hammer Replica | Armor Piercing Weapon | High Carbon Stainless Steel

This surprisingly well-made replica war hammer copies an old medieval battle hammer used against heavily armoured knights and their war horses....
JT Hats
1 min read

Ninja Warrior Sword w/ Shuriken Throwing Stars | 8 Piece Martial Arts Weapon Set

The eight piece Ninja Warrior Sword from United Cutlery makes an interesting display piece even though the nondescript black cord wrapped...
JT Hats
56 sec read

Wushu Monk’s Spade 78 Inch | Martial Arts Kung Fu Training Weapon | Tiger Claw

Though some wushu weapons fall too short of the real thing in appearance and quality, this Monk’s Spade combines modern construction...
JT Hats
1 min read

Tiger Fork Trident Spear | Martial Arts Training Weapon | Spring Steel

In the ancient world the threat of attacks by tigers, lions and other large predators was very real. Weapons — including...
JT Hats
1 min read

Wushu Kwan Dao | Tiger Claw Dragon Head Spear | Practice Spring Steel Blade

One of the important cavalryman’s weapons of old China, the Dragon Head Kwan Dao resembled the Pu Dao or Horse Cutter...
JT Hats
56 sec read

Kwan Dao Martial Arts Spear | Chinese Wushu Battle Ready Forged

At over thirteen pounds, this forged high carbon steel Kwan Dao is heavy by today’s standards but light in comparison to...
JT Hats
54 sec read

Double Headed Spear w/ Wax Wood Shaft | Wushu Martial Arts Weapon

I can accept that training weapons shouldn’t be combat level for beginning level training. Wushu routines stress acrobatics and weapons handling...
JT Hats
56 sec read

Hellboy II Spear Prince Nuada | Limited Edition Collectible | Movie Replica Fantasy Sword

To perform with this unique weapon in the sequel to Hellboy — Hellboy II — actor Luke Goss trained for six...
JT Hats
53 sec read

Shaolin Kung Fu Monk Combat Staff | Chinese Martial Arts Weapon

This unusual staff, with a main chopping blade and a secondary slashing crescent, has found a recent resurgence of fame in...
Ken
56 sec read

Cold Steel Assegai Zulu Hunting, Throwing Spear | Blackened Blade

The 6′ Assegai Spear from Cold Steel takes its basic design from the traditional weapons of South Africa’s Zulu warriors. Cold...
Ken
52 sec read

Cold Steel Renaissance Boar Hunting Throwing Spear | Carbon Steel Black Blade

Cold Steel’s Boar Spear, based on a medieval European hunting design, combines a lightweight medium carbon steel spearhead with a stout...
Ken
1 min read

Wushu Kung Fu Martial Arts Snake Spear | Hand Forged Steel Blade

This lightweight and unique spear was designed for wushu rather than combat. The hand forged steel blade is chrome plated to...
Ken
50 sec read

Predator Double Sword | Movie Replica Fantasy Weapon | Martial Arts Staff

Strictly for fans of the movie series, this 40.5″ closed and 57″ fully extended martial arts style staff would be very...
Ken
46 sec read

Paul Chen Hanwei Yari Samurai Spear | Weapon Review

Once again Paul Chen of Hanwei fame has designed yet another timeless piece of medieval weaponry. This yari, or Japanese spear,...
Ken
45 sec read

Paul Chen Hanwei Naginata Battle Axe | Medieval Japanese Sword

The naginata is quite an important weapon in the field of martial arts. It’s identified by a curved blade, a long...
Ken
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