South African police assegai spear - Ethnographic Arms & Armour

2nd January 2009, 07:59 PM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	South African police assegai spear 54" overall. Neither the point, nor the blade are sharp. I wonder if these were used more for intimidation than actually sticking someone? The butt end (with a solid iron cap) would be a very good club. I would think that one of these in skilled stick fighting hands would be formidable. Shows number "2241" marking. Arsenal? Police? Attached Images

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