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Old 2nd August 2007, 11:24 PM   #1
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Default What is it ??? strange spear head?

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just bought this for 'peanuts'....could be just an agricultural tool.. but I thought it worth a 'punt', it is described as 'incredibly sharp', 18" long ...seems tanged .... perhaps some form of short stabbing spear,? short sword?..... all suggestions (including imaginative ones ) gratefully received .

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Old 3rd August 2007, 11:06 AM   #2
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Looks like a spearhead with an iron shaft. Just like the pilum of the romans.
But what its origin is ?????
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Old 3rd August 2007, 11:31 AM   #3
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The barbs at the point will make it more difficult to stab, instead of making it difficult to pull out as you would expect.
Strange item.
looking forward to more pics. maybe markings ?

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Old 3rd August 2007, 02:40 PM   #4
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asparagus knife?

have seen them on ebay, in a variety of end shapes, some with serrated edges on one side, sharp on the other, generally about 18in. long set in a plain wood handle. shaft may be flat, round, square.

bon appetit.
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Old 3rd August 2007, 04:47 PM   #5
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asparagus knife?


bon appetit.


A culinary weapon ....... so could I call it an asparagus 'spear'
I never knew gardening could be so dangerous....asparagus must put up a great fight ...to need such protection

I am hoping you are wrong.......but seeing the evidence STRONGLY suggests you are right.....thanks for the info Kronckew
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Old 3rd August 2007, 06:31 PM   #6
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i saw that one on epray myself, i seem to recall the seller saying he found it in the garden.....and then i recalled where i had seen a similar 'weapon'....it should clean up nice tho, a period grip would not be overly reconstructive.

asparaguseses far and wide shall fear thy name.
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