Hey guys,
I've taken an itch, I have been binge watching Vikings lately ( LOL, no seriously ) and have decided I want a Viking flavored portion of my current collection...
To that end I've added 6 axes in the last month....
1. CS Warhammer
2. CS 1h Viking hand axe
3. CS Viking axe
4. CS Norse hawk on 30 inch handle
5. CS Spike hawk on 30 inch handle
6. Rinaldi Trento axe 1300g head size 34 inch handle.
I'm pretty happy with where I am axe wise ATM as far as Viking flavor goes...
I'm working on making a shield and a set of Brigandine armor.... just for grins...
I have a decent Viking sword and 2 good Seax...( why the heck doesn't CS make a good Seax about the same size as the Scottish Dirk?!? )
I've turned my attention currently to Spears.... I'd like to have 1 to use as a hand weapon and 2 to throw.....
My problem is I have never seen or used, nor is there any place locally for me to go see for myself the spears...they I guess rightfully so, are a very specialty item it seems...
SO..... Do I go with the old stand by with the Boar Spear for hand use and the long handled Assegai for throwing? They have stamped sheet metal heads that take a wicked edge and slice as well as most knives....OR do I venture into the new MAA spear line with its true socket style mount and clamshell construction which makes a thicker head better suited for piercing but is pretty bad for slashing and cutting...
I have so little first hand experience with the spears, and sadly, info on the internet is actually pretty sparse about them as well, especially considering the differences between the two styles in use...
I was hoping to hear from folks who may own ANY CS spear.... what do you like about the one you own? what do you NOT like about the one you own? which would you get next if someone offered you any spear of your choice free of charge? If you could go back and do it again, would you buy the one you currently have again or opt for a different one?
Just looking to pick the collective brains of you guys on the spears... any thoughts are welcome, regardless of personal experience with the items in question...
PATICULARLY interested in hearing thoughts on the MAA line compared to the older single layer stamped steel versions....
Anyone? .....thoughts? ideas? suggestions?
Thanks!!!
Hawgsnawt
I've taken an itch, I have been binge watching Vikings lately ( LOL, no seriously ) and have decided I want a Viking flavored portion of my current collection...
To that end I've added 6 axes in the last month....
1. CS Warhammer
2. CS 1h Viking hand axe
3. CS Viking axe
4. CS Norse hawk on 30 inch handle
5. CS Spike hawk on 30 inch handle
6. Rinaldi Trento axe 1300g head size 34 inch handle.
I'm pretty happy with where I am axe wise ATM as far as Viking flavor goes...
I'm working on making a shield and a set of Brigandine armor.... just for grins...
I have a decent Viking sword and 2 good Seax...( why the heck doesn't CS make a good Seax about the same size as the Scottish Dirk?!? )
I've turned my attention currently to Spears.... I'd like to have 1 to use as a hand weapon and 2 to throw.....
My problem is I have never seen or used, nor is there any place locally for me to go see for myself the spears...they I guess rightfully so, are a very specialty item it seems...
SO..... Do I go with the old stand by with the Boar Spear for hand use and the long handled Assegai for throwing? They have stamped sheet metal heads that take a wicked edge and slice as well as most knives....OR do I venture into the new MAA spear line with its true socket style mount and clamshell construction which makes a thicker head better suited for piercing but is pretty bad for slashing and cutting...
I have so little first hand experience with the spears, and sadly, info on the internet is actually pretty sparse about them as well, especially considering the differences between the two styles in use...
I was hoping to hear from folks who may own ANY CS spear.... what do you like about the one you own? what do you NOT like about the one you own? which would you get next if someone offered you any spear of your choice free of charge? If you could go back and do it again, would you buy the one you currently have again or opt for a different one?
Just looking to pick the collective brains of you guys on the spears... any thoughts are welcome, regardless of personal experience with the items in question...
PATICULARLY interested in hearing thoughts on the MAA line compared to the older single layer stamped steel versions....
Anyone? .....thoughts? ideas? suggestions?
Thanks!!!
Hawgsnawt