Michael Pikula Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 (edited) Hey guys, here is a spear head that I finished up and the customer is pretty happy with it so I thought I would share it. The head is 14-1/8" long, 12" to the wings, which are a touch over 3-1/2" wide. The blade has a max width of 1-3/4" and a max thickness of about 5/16". Socket depth is 3" and a diameter of 1", weight is an even 1-1/2lbs. Enjoy the pics! Edited June 4, 2009 by Michael Pikula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Longmire Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Man, I thought the langseax was nice, but this is truly beautiful! Excellent job, dude! You've officially blown me out of the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent L Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I would love to see how you made this, Making spears is one of the many things I've been interested in. Amazing work. Alba Ghu Bra Brent LaCroix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petr Florianek Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Another proof of your skills. Very nicely done! GULLINBURSTI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve m Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 SWEEEEEEET. that is cool Steve Little Hindu Knives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Delfosse Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 a real beauty!!! congrats !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james G. Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Great work . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Sheffield Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 My life is like shaving with a razor sharp machete. It's a bit awkward and I feel a sting every now and then, but in the end I'm happy with the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Erwin Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 That is awesome. Beau Erwin www.ErwinKnives.com Custom knives Bcarta Composites Stabilized Woods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Colwell Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I am truly impressed. That takes creativity and skill. Nice work. thanks for sharing, Kevin please visit my website http://www.professorsforge.com/ “Years ago I recognized my kinship with all living things, and I made up my mind that I was not one bit better than the meanest on the earth. I said then and I say now, that while there is a lower class, I am in it; while there is a criminal element, I am of it; while there is a soul in prison, I am not free.” E. V. Debs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ouellette Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 That's a beautiful piece. I like it Bob O "When I raise my flashing sword, and my hand takes hold on judgment, I will take vengeance upon mine enemies, and I will repay those who haze me. Oh, Lord, raise me to Thy right hand and count me among Thy saints." My Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stephens Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Wow. That is really beautiful! --Dave -----------------------------------------------"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly." -- Theodore Roosevelthttp://stephensforge.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 (edited) Michael, I'm speechless. I remember the spear research thread, how did you end up putting the wings on? Edited June 5, 2009 by Sam Salvati Let not the swords of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil gagnon Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 very nice spear, always wanted to try one. "One who is samurai must before all things" Keep constantly in mind, by day and by night. the fact that he has to die... -Dai Doji Yuzon- 16th Century http://sites.google.com/site/canadianliveblade/home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeTheTyro Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Nice work. If you have any WIP pics it would be greatly appreciated. this thing is awesome! - the Student Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Pyron Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I remember the spear research thread, how did you end up putting the wings on? Yes, I'm curious too, did you braze them on? However you did it, it looks about perfect to me all around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake pogrebinsky Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Right on,Michael,great going!Likewise,i'd also like to hear what you have to say about attaching the wings,and if the bases that you set them on are an aesthetic,or a technical detail.Thanks for posting this,all the best.Jake. God is in his heaven,and Czar is far away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Pikula Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Thanks for all the positive feedback guys, I don't have any WIP pics since I am always too busy thinking about the next step to think to snap some pics. For the wings I cut and filed a slot in the socket and then with a very snug fit I hammered in the lugs as a single piece, brazed them in, cut out the section on the inside of the socket and heat treated. Jake, as for how I set them was just based on the the fact that the customer wanted them and I had to figure out the best and strongest way of pulling it off. From what I read on the forums it seemed that brazing or forge welding were the two best options but due to the decorative collars around then I figured that brazing then soldering the collars on would be the best way to go so I went about it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Dang Michael, I keep coming back for a second look, so very cool! Let not the swords of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt venier Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 VERY NICE! I'm always impressed. Matt There's no kissaki like an O-kissaki!http://www.venierdesign.com/Venier_Design_Inc./Welcome.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.Abrera Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Fine work Michael! Thanks for sharing your processes. Can I add another question? The socket and the blade is forged as one or assembled from 2 separate pieces? I cant see a rolled joint so i'm assuming its brazed together as an assembly as well? Very nice piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Pikula Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Hi P.Abrera, The spear blade and socket are forged from one piece and the lugs are brazed into place after being hammered into a tight fitting slot. The decorative collars with the file work are soldered into place with a low temp solder around the lugs and hide the strip of brass that would be seen otherwise. Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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