Winged SpearThe Winged Spear, or Boar Spear is a design that has existed in similar forms since the bronze age. The 'wings' or lugs are useful for catching and manipulating opponent's shields or weapons, and preventing the spear from getting stuck too deeply in a target. 2. 1m Spear with ash or chestnut haft. Photo: Hannah's Happy Snaps; Model: Craig Osborne

we are using these terms to refer to different models

The Winged Spear

but effective hand protection

the Shashka was a popular civilian sword in Russo-Slavic regions

but the blade design exaggerates the traditional level of curve and has been lengthened to a more practical length for 1 handed LARP weapons

so we have designed the hilt with dual side-rings and subtle upward swept quillons to provide excellent protection when engaging other blades and polearms

based on historical examples

and the basket here will hold strong against strikes and protect your hand and forearm

Central Asia and the Middle East in the 16th - 18th Centuries

A curved bladed sword with a distinctive grip shape disc pommel

German civilians and men at arms carried 'messers'

Kerri-Rose Jones