Moro Spear

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Originally Posted by Rick

I read once in one of Hurley's books (I believe) that the sea raiders had smaller spears which could be thrown by the handful...

I would agree with this. The spear that we see here is not meant to be used as a missile weapon. It could not be thrown well as the general build & design that we see here would not allow it to fly well and true to the target. Although if pressed by the circumstances of battle one would take ones chances I guess.

A throwing spear would have to be generally light enough to be thrown to a considerable distance. It is design with a its centre of gravity towards the spearhead to allow it to reach its target with its business end first especially in a plunging throw. In straight & level throw it must be able to keep to an even and relatively flat trajectory to hit its target quickly without fizzling away too much of its kinetic energy.

Lastly, I would guess that it must be light enough that a single warrior/legionnaire/what have you to throw off a couple in battle to keep it nice and lively for the enemy.