Masai Lion spear c. 1900

Arete · 16th September 2014, 11:49 AM

those are unusual grooves. Have you had the handle off? Is there a leather lining inside the sockets?

kronckew · 17th September 2014, 06:39 AM

it's still on it#s way home. will check when it arrives.
should it?

kronckew · 19th September 2014, 10:57 AM

spear arrived, as described, surprisingly heavy but well balanced at the centre of the dark wood grip. blade is quite sharp both edges. spike was heavier than expected, quite thick. appears to be fairly good hard steel. 12 inscribed lines each side of the tip. sockets not lined. point socket is open like the spike socket. sockets fit and grip the haft tightly. wood grip does not appear to be stained.

16th September 2014, 11:49 AM	#1
Arete Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 10	those are unusual grooves. Have you had the handle off? Is there a leather lining inside the sockets?

17th September 2014, 06:39 AM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	it's still on it#s way home. will check when it arrives. should it?

19th September 2014, 10:57 AM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	spear arrived, as described, surprisingly heavy but well balanced at the centre of the dark wood grip. blade is quite sharp both edges. spike was heavier than expected, quite thick. appears to be fairly good hard steel. 12 inscribed lines each side of the tip. sockets not lined. point socket is open like the spike socket. sockets fit and grip the haft tightly. wood grip does not appear to be stained.