South African throwing spear

Rick · 4th June 2005, 10:58 PM

I store/display my spears horizontally on cafe curtain rod brackets . This method gives me the opportunity to rotate them and so far they've stayed fairly straight .

/keeping fingers crossed

Lew · 6th June 2005, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

I store/display my spears horizontally on cafe curtain rod brackets . This method gives me the opportunity to rotate them and so far they've stayed fairly straight .

/keeping fingers crossed

Hi Rick
I think climate control and not so much as in what position a spear is displayed is just as important. Constant changes in humidity and temperature is more a factor of warpage than hanging them horizontally or vertically. I keep the temperature within 3-5 degrees all year round with low moderate humidity.

Lew

Rick · 6th June 2005, 05:52 PM

Hi Lew , I wish I could regulate my in house temp and humidity .

I certainly am in no position to determine which method of display is better .
I live right next to a tidal marsh and have no central AC .
I'm at the mercy of the elements .

Not to mention my Wife who keeps eyeing the spears as possible curtain rods .

Lew · 6th June 2005, 06:07 PM

Rick

You see that is where we differ my wife has no interest in what I collect so my spears are safe from being made into curtain rods

. You can try waxing the shafts with carnuba wax this will keep the moisture level more constant during the different seasons.

Lew

Rick · 6th June 2005, 08:10 PM

Thanks for the tip Lew .

Conogre · 7th June 2005, 05:44 AM

Often the straightness of the haft depends upon the original use of the spear itself, as well as where and when it was made.
Much of northern Africa has become severely deforested, with arrid expanses of desert bearing tribal names that translate as the "black forest" and such (and not the one in Germany! LOL! I already saw that one coming) and since wood is also the ONLY heating and cooking source, ANY stick will do as long as it's the appropriate length.
Not all of this deforestation, by the way is recent, and has been ongoing for over 2,000 years, at least partly speculated as causes for the fall of the Nubian and Egyptian kingdoms.
Hunting spears are often not as straight as we imagine because they are not intended to be thrown for great distances, with the skill of the hunter in being able to approach closely of prime importance.....even a wiggly shaft will fly straight over 30 yards or so when the weight of the head is taken into consideration.
Here are some of my spears, with the supports made out of plexiglass so as to not obstruct the view of the weaon/shaft.
Mike

6th June 2005, 06:07 PM	#4
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Rick You see that is where we differ my wife has no interest in what I collect so my spears are safe from being made into curtain rods . You can try waxing the shafts with carnuba wax this will keep the moisture level more constant during the different seasons. Lew Last edited by LOUIEBLADES; 6th June 2005 at 06:40 PM.

7th June 2005, 05:44 AM	#6
Conogre Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 371	Often the straightness of the haft depends upon the original use of the spear itself, as well as where and when it was made. Much of northern Africa has become severely deforested, with arrid expanses of desert bearing tribal names that translate as the "black forest" and such (and not the one in Germany! LOL! I already saw that one coming) and since wood is also the ONLY heating and cooking source, ANY stick will do as long as it's the appropriate length. Not all of this deforestation, by the way is recent, and has been ongoing for over 2,000 years, at least partly speculated as causes for the fall of the Nubian and Egyptian kingdoms. Hunting spears are often not as straight as we imagine because they are not intended to be thrown for great distances, with the skill of the hunter in being able to approach closely of prime importance.....even a wiggly shaft will fly straight over 30 yards or so when the weight of the head is taken into consideration. Here are some of my spears, with the supports made out of plexiglass so as to not obstruct the view of the weaon/shaft. Mike Attached Images

4th June 2005, 10:58 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	I store/display my spears horizontally on cafe curtain rod brackets . This method gives me the opportunity to rotate them and so far they've stayed fairly straight . /keeping fingers crossed

6th June 2005, 05:52 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Hi Lew , I wish I could regulate my in house temp and humidity . I certainly am in no position to determine which method of display is better . I live right next to a tidal marsh and have no central AC . I'm at the mercy of the elements . Not to mention my Wife who keeps eyeing the spears as possible curtain rods .

6th June 2005, 08:10 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Thanks for the tip Lew .