Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post

Norman McCormick · 28th May 2021, 11:54 AM

Hi,
I agree with the above from Helleri. In the spears I have shown it is quite obvious which are dedicated 'pokers' and 'chuckers' although I guess this could be interchangeable as required. The others, apart from the cut down one, are relatively ambiguous and I suspect would be suited to both being thrown and thrusting. Tools and weapons have long been interchangeable with regard to function.
In answer to your question the second from the top in the close up photo. That one has an overall length of 43 inches with a blade of 14 inches. Perhaps you could measure yours for a comparison.
Regards,
Norman.

28th May 2021, 11:54 AM	#9
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,575	Hi, I agree with the above from Helleri. In the spears I have shown it is quite obvious which are dedicated 'pokers' and 'chuckers' although I guess this could be interchangeable as required. The others, apart from the cut down one, are relatively ambiguous and I suspect would be suited to both being thrown and thrusting. Tools and weapons have long been interchangeable with regard to function. In answer to your question the second from the top in the close up photo. That one has an overall length of 43 inches with a blade of 14 inches. Perhaps you could measure yours for a comparison. Regards, Norman. Last edited by Norman McCormick; 28th May 2021 at 12:32 PM.