In the days of the British empire, during the Zulu wars, Shaka Zulu led his armies to many victories. He was credited with creating a shorter spear (like yours) with a long blade and a shorter shaft so it could be used as both a sword or knife or thrown like a spear. Was considered to be a tool that changed history.

@socraticirony80

2 жыл бұрын

Javelin. One of the coolest weapons ever imo

Personally I think you should have buried it far deeper into the wood with 3 bolds, as the mechanical advantage of it sticking out that far will break it too easily

Hehe just about any young boy would think its super cool if their dad was making a spear.

@mr.negative8624

3 жыл бұрын

What?

Best dad ever

Hi Mate, love your videos. Just hint for drilling stainless steel. Make sure you use an appropriate lubricant/coolant and slow the speed of your drill down. Make sure the drill is sharp and maintain a constant pressure on the drill, not too much. The trouble with stainless, like you say, is that it's very hard and that blade probably is a 440C grade. Keep your videos coming. Cheers, mate.

I think it's gonna break on a stress test. The tail of the blade is too short, it should be inserted deeper into the pole.

@Jesusandbible

4 жыл бұрын

oh yeah I said the same thing!

Thanks for the info. I am thinking of making one, but will use a 6 to 7 ft shaft.

See..NOW I have to go to Harbor Freight and buy this cheap knife. Thanks lol. Im already in there waaay to often lol. Time to make a spear! Lol.

this was actually really cool love how it came out well done man

@FargoFX

6 жыл бұрын

backyardbladesmith , thanks, my friend! I have been dreaming about doing this for a long time, feels good to finally have it done. I'm thinking I'm gonna move more towards knife making projects again soon. But these oddball projects can be a lot of fun.

haha i love the tip to keep as much wood for the similar bolt n' nut style like I'll be going for. My spear is literally a 3x2 7ft long.

Add a steel tube collar. That will make it strong.

Very cool! Keep making more knives!

@FargoFX

6 жыл бұрын

Mike Vegter Thanks! Will do!

Maybe make a spear that is useable. Bamboo and a piece of steel rod. In my case, a length of rebar. Learned how on a small pacific island as a kid living there. As to the hf knife, just screw in a stick into the handle for a spear.

Awesome project

Great video. One suggestion to dull the shine. I have seen people use bluing. Like they use on gun barrels, that would give you a dull finish without taking the temper out of the steel. Gun bluingvwill not wear off as easy as paint.

love the way you explain it

great build it turned out great

@FargoFX

6 жыл бұрын

Weekend Review , thanks, my friend! I had fun with it!

Looks like fun 👍🏻

what is your favorite type of wood to use?

I got to say you did actually good good job there because it's amazing

how did you take the blade out of the handle?

Cool looking spear we all learn has we go☺

@FargoFX

6 жыл бұрын

Drone Veiw Thanks! And yes we do (though some of us learn slower than others ;)

Say Heah, Nice way to make a son happy. You did good.,,.p

Nice video. It's actually better that you tempered it because if you do test it out, it's less likely to shatter. I think spears should be tempered the same as throwing knives, which is pretty soft compared to a regular knife temper. The idea is that the blade should bend instead of break. I like how it came out great work.

@FargoFX

6 жыл бұрын

Sharp Works Much thanks! Good advice about the tempering too.

Nice concept. The one thing that I probably would have done was to use lashing to secure it. Easy to put on and off. As far as the spear what, walk it into table saw...

A 1" copper cap as a ferrule might help the wood hold together longer .

Good video, this is what I had imagined when I purchased the same blade. Just a fun weekend project. Some leather and fur and feathers 🪶 😎👍

Hermano, podrías decirme de que tamaño es el yunque?

Thanks 🙏

I guess I wasn't the only one thinking of making a spear out of that..just in case of Zombie attacks..lol

You could epoxy around your tang area for some strength or make a collar for it.

Your son is so cute, I bet he would kick some zombie ass if it ever came down to an apocalypse

Thank you

It is 3 cr13 stainless since you were wondering.

Pine resin would lock the blade down even more and also strengthen it.

If you drilled holes in the blade. You could have bolted on an iron pipe with one end flattened onto the blade. Then stuck the wood into the pipe.

This knife have special hollow in handle for make spear

Just a hint the saw back blade

I have heard cutting wood with a grinder is bad? Can someone weigh in on this?

@kobusbasson2012

4 жыл бұрын

Nah.....Just if your a mesiekind.

4 to 5 ft spear is super bad it should be as or taller than you, so if your walking with it you dont slip an land on it

For making the groove, you could take a hatchet and hit it with a hammer on the end of the stick.

@rollothewalker5535

4 жыл бұрын

That would just split the pole....

I have the same one but I used pipe of water insted of wood 😂

Anneal the steel to drill

If you want to make a "work of art" good looking spear at home then your method is good.If you want to make a functional self d fence weapon on a knife- spear concept to defend against a large animal etc than the best thing is:;Large and long Bowie knife maybe 12 inch blade.Affix it with 2 or 3 car hose clamps to a good old man)disabled walking cane that's adjustable and has a strong rubber handle.Imagine the force of you are at least an able bodied man can have to plunge it into something and keep stabbing repeatedly.Better than a rifle affixed bayonet .Or a wooden spear. Instead of cane one could use a heavier metal rod maybe 6 foot long.Plusva knife blade...7 feet.Kill any wolf or a medium sized bear.

Now take it apart before your son thinks of it as his toy. Kids are curious and relentless and your kid will probably find a way to use when you're not around. Don't you remember when you were a kid, there was no place your dad could hide something where you could not find it and play with it, and of course, you would put it back before your dad came home. I could still remember my mom scolding my dad saying to my dad "You made what?" ha-ha-ha-ha.

DO YOU NOT SEE YOU CAN JUST STICK THE STICK IN THE HOLLOW END OF THE KNIFE AND TIE IT DOWN THOSE KNIFES ARE MADE TO BE SPEAK ADAPTIVE

not good, you could of purchase a half thread pipe, attached it to the pole, remove the cap and screwed it on. what you think about Chinese products now!

@FargoFX

6 жыл бұрын

Tony Walker True! But where's the fun in that? LOL. Actually that's a pretty good idea for a follow up video… I may do one like that in a few weeks. I'll try to remember to give you credit for the idea. Peace!

@tonywalker8030

6 жыл бұрын

FargoFX you're a good man and I don't say often 😊

@ghostplanner

5 жыл бұрын

@TonyWalker can you attach the link where you did this so we can watch your video too? Thanks

This broke 7 minutes after giving it to your son.

Woodglut has very good and accurate plans.

I make weapons.

WHAT THE FUCK?...You finished the knife, for what?

@FargoFX

6 жыл бұрын

Rogerio Santos Not sure if I follow your question. Were you talking about the boiled cabbage? Or that time I slid off an icy road and almost flipped my chevette?

very dangerous fixation !

Sweet. A spear you will never use.

Best dad ever