Stick 'em in the belly where their body is the softest but watch out, they can be dangerous when driven mad by pain. Also as I heard passenger seats can be quite delicious if cooked the right way
Laird Cummings But they didn't keep it for a long time because it was not as good as a regular bayonet nor a trowel. Multi tools are nice but it is often better to have several tools made for one task each.
If think if you had a spear with a larger, more secured blade, you could get away with it. Especially if the bolts securing the blade could be removed when putting the sheath on, then resinserted through the whole thing. Maybe you could also just design a spear head that could also be better at shoveling, at the expense of the actual blade of course.
@Butt Snatch Well I doubt any of us are buying a spear without wings for hunting anyways. I can't even think of a scenario where a spear is the best item you could have with you unless you were specifically spear hunting. Almost any spears purchased are going to be novelty items anyways, I don't see any harm in making a shovel that has a hidden spear.
@Butt Snatch I just can't think of where I would be going where I would think, "Yeah, I need my spear AND my shovel for this endeavor!" Also I would never consider a mediocre multi-tool over the real tool for any serious use, but I can't think of a serious use for a spear. I'm not getting in a sword fight while I am out gardening, and if you are, I'd recommend moving.
It's funny how several of the comments complaining about a lack of pommel were deleted. I'm assuming the posters got to 5:52 in the video and realised it has a pommel, and they looked foolish for not watching the video before commenting.
If the pommel isn't immediately noticeable, it loses points from the intimidation factor, their points still stand. You want that pommel to be seen right from the start of the fight so your opponent has to always worry "What if he throws that at me, I'll be ended so rightly...".
I disagree as far as the first statement it is easier if you do not have an overwhelming amount to work with I think the more proper words would be you need to know what to do with the length you have
Dat Sam Fun fact: peace pipes were introduced by europeans, along with the whole 'blood brother' thing. It was a way to more or less manipulate warring tribes to agree to lasting peace
Would prefer something long enough to double as a walking stick. Without that feature it seels more "tactical" than "survival". Edit: Just found out they have an extension handle for the thing. Definitely worth considering.
well that depends, cara could probably use it like a walking stick. personaly i think this length would make it fit into a car better. also i think you could mod this thing, it is threaded in the bottom, you take out whatever is in there and you might be able to find or make something to screw in there to extend it's length.
Sagrotan so you are implying that the "piece of hard wood" has the same amount of utility as a hardened steel bladed weapon/tool? A survival spear arguably has more utility than a hatchet or knife. You can cut wood, dig, hunt and use it as a walking stick. A spear such as this one and a sheet of tarpaulin to keep the rain, wind, sun, bugs and anything else you could think of out is about the best thing you could have.
Leo Persson: walking sticks can be made with hatchets, knives, axes and machetes easily! You need just to find a suitable piece of wood. I can't agree that a spear is more versatile than a big knife.
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Hey Skallagrim, I love your vids, but would you ever consider making a video explaining the types of steel used for weapons. You always explain what type of steel a blade is made of but those numbers never really tell me anything. I'm really interested in the matter and I think you'd be the optimal person to explain it quite well. (If you already did at some point, shame on me :D)
No, those guys that try to poke girls with their meat-swords. Well, for these predators I would rather use a blunt, but well oiled wooden pole and let gravity do it's thing...
Thank you for the review. I was debating adding this to my kit. You really put it thru some good paces. I agree, it held up FAR better than I would have thought. Great job, and thanks.
WolkKnight but a long spear i dont think would benefit! The longer the spear the harder it is to aim! And when you have to aim on a small area like the armpit i dont think being further away from it would benefit you much...think why are poleaxes short its because they are for armoured combat! Btw i mean my statement if you have armour aswell! Plus you can see short spears in many armoured manuals and i mean dueling not war btw
A flashlight is a smart addition. Bright lights suddenly shined in eyes can blind for entire minutes, and doing so is a valid tactic. If I had to choose between a knife and a high lumen flashlight I would take the flashlight every time.
how would this go in texas ?? with open carry laws , ?? in Aussie you would be given free board and accommodation at one of our many serviced security housing complexes aka prisons lol.
This gap between the tang and shaft is very likely to be left on purpose, this helping to reduce impact to the shaft and preventing it from splitting in half along the handle. I've seen similar detail in some stone axes.
Spears are ideal for me when their edge is made well enough where you can use it for finer things like making kindling if needed. Obviously it’s not it’s main purpose and is a last resort to use a item so big for finer workings, but it’s always a bonus for me
personally i think it's more about how the length of the shaft relates to the body of the user. this one seems a little short for skall but i think it would have the right size for cara.
This is the only channel where the subtitles match exactly what you say!!! Seriously, every other channel gets misinterpreted! You Sir, are not only a master swordsman, but master of the spoken word too
When i was looking up this spear on Amazon I noticed you can buy an extension that screws on to the end. For those that want a longer spear it could be a good option.
Ohh here is link www.amazon.com/Schrade-SCHSP-EXT1-Spear-Extension-Handle/dp/B019RSXVGK/ref=pd_sim_200_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=CP16ZFH3W0NH6BQGBK91
About the ferro rod striker, it's quite easy to make one with an old hacksaw blade: - Put the blade in a vice with the length you need protruding up (about 7 cm is ok) - Cover blade and vice with a cloth - Put your leather / working gloves on - Bend the upper part of the blade back and forth until it breaks - Clean any rough edge with a file or sandpaper Always test your scraper on the ferro rod.
I just saw you review on the Schrade Phantom spear. Thank you for your honesty. I always find that to be refreshing. I have been looking for a survival spear and hesitant to buy any do to the lack of reviews. More knives and hatchets get reviewed than spears. I think it is worth the purchase from your video. I like the reviews of survival weapons from you very much as you seem to be pretty unbiased for the most part. Thanks again and keep up the good work.
Actually its perfect! Its basically a halfswording longsword but it being a spear has better grip cause there is no chance of cutting yourself on accident!
I do find myself drawn to these kinds of survival tools, but most of them tend to be rather cheap with limited durability. If you are giving this an okay, I'll definitely pick one up. Thank you!
Skall, would you make a video showing us what would be your apocalyptical setup? With your swords, and knives and whatever... I think it would be a fun little video.
I've been watching some of your videos over the past few days and I like your content man. Also noticed that it looks like you've lost some weight, good for you bro. Keep it up!
Having a softer steal helps prevent the blade from snapping when thrown so helps out for people who I are learning how to throw a spear or throwing knives
The Cold Steel Boar Spear is a bangup survival spear. I've seen a bushman in the Khalahari (Documentary) dig a porcupine out with one (And lots of friends with other tool/weapons.) Don't even have to socket the haft to them, they have a belt sheathe for it. Sheaf throws pretty good too. (Slip throw from the hand, point first, no flip.) A spearfighter like you should have a 5 gallon bucket of them for home defense. Best beater for the money on the market. (2 knives, a sharp little knife, or fencing sword, and a Beater, so the sharp one stay sharp. I don't throw my skinning knife, or try to fight off bears with it, and I don't carry a shovel.)
Hmm you can use the spear as a fishing rod i guess, but finding longer stick for the fishing line is quite nice option too. Quite happy to see fishing eq
Companies get better at heat treating metals and getting the full potential and my opinion if i would get a survival spear i wanted to be easily sharp able in the field where i needed it
Not gonna lie, in the first 5 seconds; the one strand of hair made me laugh because I thought you did it on purpose and you like poking fun. Love the video, love the channel CHEERS!
Cut the shaft off an inch from the tang, round the bottom, wrap paracord tightly around the handle portion, and get scabbard made that is more appropriate for something like a boot knife or something with 2 loop attachments for securing to the leg and a built in steel reinforced belt clip with a hard metal with a square edge for a quick sharpening. It's what I'd do with mine. Make it into something similar to a military spec boot knife
Thought I'd mention that you can buy an extension for the shaft if you really want extra reach. It screws in where the storage compartment is. I think it's $20 US for that.
This was a test to see if it was rugged, it passed! If I am going to carry something in the woods it better be rugged. I would be gentler if it were mine too. Thanks to Skallagrim for testing it.
Not a spear guy persay myself Skall however after watching your testing I am fully confident that it is a purchase I will be making in the near future.
I use a Reaper Tactical Spear like this when I am hiking in the Mark Twain National Forest. It is the type of thing that could potentially come in VERY HANDY due to the type of wildlife out in that vast Wilderness area. Several species of potentially lethal snakes, feral pigs, small bears (even though they are very, very rare to interact with), Large predatory birds who could get wittle miffed with someone getting too friendly with the space near their nests, other people not wanting to get caught poaching and cooking meth (yes, I found the remains of a meth lab.... It is Missouri after all) and big cats and wild dogs. Good tool. Carry 3.
I have a shorter spear from the same brand, the head is very thick it comes to a alright point I found throwing it at a pine tree made the tip bend a little but other than that it worked great, I still have it.
A good question. I heard that in pre-armor times broad cutting swords were used. then to pierce through armor, a rapier like thrusting weapon had to be invented. but now in the age of firearm, armors dissapeared. why didnt the rapiers, epees and piercers dissapear too? why not using a slashing weapon like a broader sword?
What are you on mate, body armour is still a thing. Sure an AR500 plate carrier isn't as flashy as a full suit of plate but it's still body armour and it's still doing the job of keeping it's wearer alive.
No. Weapons were not designed to pierce armor, they were designed to get around armor (stab in between pieces) or kill the opponent with blunt force (Hit em with a hammer).
the british military actually made an effort to design the ideal sword after the napoleonic wars. you see the french cavalerymen where using thrusting weapons while the british cavalery used sabres. the british came to three conclusions: the trusting swords used by the french caused more lethal injuries than the british sabers did. the british sabers caused more debilitating injuries than the thrusting swords did. when two cavalerymen met in battle, the quick and agile thrusting sword had a clear advantage ofer the saber, which was balanced for slashing at ground targets. what the british then came up with was essentially a type 3C+ (if you do not know what this meanst look up the elmslie typology for medival single edged swords) falchion, with the grip being at an angle similar to a pistol. this design persisted in the british cavalery until they got rid of cavalery units entirely.
@clothar23. I know that there is such a thing as body armor - even one experimented with. but None of these armor will ever get beaten by a medieval like sword or weapon. that things are mostly bullet proof - not ment to protect from the medieval arms. @chi-BowlI know, but I simplified the statement. also you are wrong. There were even some swords with a triangular blade even suited to pierce through armor. looked like a lance-sword hybrid. at least here in Germany. I know on the other hand that rapiers etc were designned to get around the armor. But thats the question now. As the heavy plate armor vanished.. 18 - 19 century.. why didnt vanish these blades too in favor of more slashy broader swords like there were in the pre-plate armor era.. like viking age. ? you dindt answer that. @Kameron Haydenthats extremly rare and expensive highly specialized stuff. And it wasnt made to be protected against medieval rapiers i suppose
"Before I show you the footage of the testing a few words about the shaft. It's not very long, though long enough to get the job done." Skallagrim - 2017
I don't personally see much real world survival use due to the relative size\weight to other options with a bit more utility value. But seeing as the SCAXE7 "pre-production" did so badly, seeing this passes the basic durability testing with ease, and is not very expensive, it seems to do alright if you have a use for it.. even if thats just a for fun. Also this channel has improved a lot since 2014 also.
It's similar to my united cutlery m48 spear. I had to wrap my own paracord around mine. Didn't come with its own. Also the m48 steel is a 2cr. These great weapons are meant for flesh and bone and that's it. I don't throw mine around.
My aunt got this for me im 14 5,11 so i think its pretty good i only see it for hunting small animals or for a training spear... Ps thanks for making you videos so awesome.
Santa would win, as he's American. All Americans have assault rifles, handguns and shotguns within arms reach at all times. Father Christmas has a blade smaller than his palm width.
It would be interesting if you could attach the blade to a collapsible metal pole (something similar to a police baton) that way you can have a solid blade knife and a spear
Skallagrim is it viable to have an axe as a secondary weapon for blades and what are the pros and cons of it? thanks man keep it up btw happy holidays!
