African Spear

[Pertinax]

Originally Posted by Peter B.

Can we see a larger photo of the blade and shaft connection?
Can you tell if it is welded or forged?
To me this doesn't necessarily look like a tourist piece, especially because of the length, which is inconvenient for tourists.

Best regards
Peter

Hi Peter

When disassembled, the spear is disassembled into 3 parts. Each part is 35-40 cm, fits well in a suitcase. I brought swords, knives and spears from Tanzania and Kenya. The last time my suitcase weighed 24 kg.

Regards, Yuri

[Peter B.]

Hello Yuri,

I was talking about the spear from the first post by Ed.
The longest part is 37" and, if I'm not wrong, this is nearly one meter.

Ok, I have also brought back weapons of this lenght, but it's not designed for the common tourist.

And by the way, the blade looks like a fine work, not like the usual poor quality tourist blades. (And also the recent Massai Blades from the same lower quality)

Best regards
Peter

[Ed]

Originally Posted by Pertinax

Hi Peter

When disassembled, the spear is disassembled into 3 parts. Each part is 35-40 cm, fits well in a suitcase. I brought swords, knives and spears from Tanzania and Kenya. The last time my suitcase weighed 24 kg.

Regards, Yuri

butt end is pointed and is 37".
The wood center piece is 18".
The Pointy piece is 27"

37"=94cm
244cm overall

Dunno. The butt end is more than twice your example in length. You could certainly carry it, it just seems very awkward.