(Pros: Finish
Cons: Usability
Original Spear Head
Is a good item for decoration!
CAS Iberia Hanwei Paul Chen Decorative Viking Throwing Spearhead, 9.75" Blade - XH2039
Part #: CIXH2039 | CAS Hanwei
Description
CIXH2039: Decorative Viking Throwing Spearhead
CAS Hanwei
CAS Hanwei's decorated spearheads demonstrate the Viking’s creative mix of art and war, whereby weapons often carried intricate patterns, created using the “Niello” process. This involved using an alloy of several metals (notably silver) mixed with sulfur which was rubbed into an incised pattern and then fired. Where the alloy is rubbed into the engraving, it remains black while the rest of the surface is polished to a bright finish. At Hanwei, the decorating process uses a little less alchemy, but still provides a lustrous, permanent Niello-like effect. Each spearhead has a shaft diameter of 1”. Spearheads only are supplied. The Nordic warrior frequently carried several light Throwing Spears into combat. This style displays the narrow, sharply pointed head designed to pierce mail. Several spears might be carried in the shield hand in a charge. These were thrown as the distance closed, leaving the warrior free to use his sword or axe in hand-to-hand fighting. Total head length is 16.25”.
Note:
This spearhead is cast hollow, and therefore not suitable to functional use.
Features
- Viking Throwing Spearhead
- Niello-like effect Finish
- Shaft diameter of 1”
Specifications
- Overall: 16"
- Blade Length: 9.75"
- Thickness at Guard: 0.57"
- Weight: 12 oz.
- Made In China
UPC Code: 615642005490
Related Categories
CAS Hanwei, Spears and Polearms Series, Carbon Steel Blade Steel, Spears, Spears Combat Knives
Customer Reviews
Albert
BarcelonaApr 01, 2017
Ethan S
The InternetOct 14, 2011
Pros: Head Material, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Materials, Finish, Usability
Cons: None
I have received my paul chen throwing spear head. I have mounted it on a new yellow pine shaft and will kill my first boar with it. It looks great in the house. Thank you for your efforts to get this item to me.
Ethan
OhioApr 03, 2009
Pros: Overall Quality, Materials, Handle Material, Finish, Usability
Cons: Head Material
Well balanced, and a scary point.
I was surprised at the size, but in a good way. It has a very narrow profile, I am sure back in the day it would have been perfect for armor piercing. Throwing it into a log and trying to pull straight out is impossible, you have to wiggle it out after a good throw. I did not like the temper though, it bends fairly easily. For the most part I fixed that though, I tempered the tip myself, you have to be very abusive to bend it now. Lost it's shine from the tempering but performance matters more to me than display.
