This is a list of types of spears found worldwide throughout history.

We have Viking spears, Roman spears, thrusting spears, boar spears, throwing spears, assegai spears, and spearheads. All our medieval spears are fully functional and very durable for hunting, fishing or re-enactments.

There are four main categories of historical spears: thrusting spears, throwing spears, cutting spears, and combination spears. Each type of spear has unique design elements tailored to its specific use, from the javelin’s simplicity to the combination spear’s complexity.

2023年5月10日 · The Short Spear: A Practical and Portable Weapon. If you’re looking for a weapon that’s practical, portable, and versatile in both close combat and throwing, then the short spear might just be the weapon for you.

An assegai or assagai[a][2] is a polearm used for throwing, usually a light spear or javelin made up of a wooden handle with an iron tip. The use of various types of the assegai was widespread all over Africa and it was the most common weapon used before the introduction of firearms.

2022年2月26日 · The boar is a short and heavy spear mainly used to hunt boars. It had two tiny rear wings to protect the hunter from counterattack and going too deep into the prey’s skin. It became a popular weapon in medieval warfare as the wings prevented it from going deep into the shields and victims’ bodies.

The first useful distinction might be between spears made for throwing and spears made for use in the hand or hands. Throwing spears must be light enough to throw and balanced for accurate flight. This means that they are usually smaller than two handed spears and with thinner shafts.

2022年5月20日 · A lot of different cultures in history have used relatively short spears (of about 5 feet or so in length) as weapons. Perhaps the most famous example is the African Assegai but I've also heard of medieval knight shortening their lances to about 5 feet when fighting on foot.

The lighter short spear is more dexterous and can be used to strike, creating strong parries and forcing open lines of attack; its butt end can be swung around if the head of the spear becomes bound.

2024年9月5日 · Short spears were often the preferred weapon of light infantry and skirmishers. Their handiness allowed the bearers to maneuver quickly and react flexibly to threats. In skillful hands, a short spear could even be effective against swordsmen.