Survival Spear — Hand-Forged Large Hunting Spear

Survival Spear — Hand-Forged Large Hunting Spear in 5160 Steel

The Everest Forge Survival Spear is our large hand-forged hunting and survival spear, built for people who want a real, serious spear rather than a cast tactical toy. The broad, sword-like leaf blade runs to a strong piercing point with a long fuller ground down its centre, giving it the reach and authority of a short sword on a spear handle. It rides on a long, pinned rosewood handle finished with a steel ring pommel, and comes complete with a hand-stitched leather scabbard. Forged from 5160 high-carbon spring steel reclaimed from truck springs, water-tempered, and full-tang from point to pommel, it is genuine working steel — and at 32 inches with a 12-inch blade, it is the largest spear in our standard range.

This is the survival spear done properly. Most spears sold as survival or tactical gear are cast from stainless steel on a fiberglass or break-down handle — fine to look at, but not something you would stake your safety on. The Survival Spear is hand-forged the way a real working blade should be: tough, sharp, full-tang, and built to take abuse. It is made for survivalists and bushcrafters, big-game hunters, serious collectors, and anyone who wants the biggest, most capable spear we make. Like the rest of our work, it is forged to your spec — five blade lengths up to 18 inches, four finishes, two handle woods, six scabbard colours, and free engraving, all included.

Honest note: Even as our largest spear, this is a 32-inch hand spear, not a six-foot pole spear on a full shaft. It is built for thrusting, field use, hunting, and display. If you want a full-length pole version, we forge those as a custom build.

Product Specifications

Customise Your Survival Spear

Use the dropdown options at the top of this page to fully customise your Survival Spear before forging. All standard options are included at the listed price — no extra charge. With the widest length range of any spear we make — up to a full 18-inch blade — plus two handle woods and six scabbard colours, you are configuring a serious, one-of-a-kind piece, forged rather than cast.

Want an even larger blade, a full-length pole version, or a different survival design? Send us your concept and our blacksmiths will forge it from scratch. Request a custom spear →

Forged, Not Cast — A Survival Spear Built to Last

Walk through the survival-spear market and you will find the same thing again and again: blades cast from 2Cr13 stainless steel, bolted to fiberglass or break-down handles, and sold as tactical survival gear. They look the part, but a cast stainless head on a hollow handle is not what you want when a spear actually has to perform. The Survival Spear is the opposite in every way that matters.

It is forged the same way as our working blades: a bar of 5160 spring steel hammered to shape by hand, water-tempered so the edge runs hard while the spine stays springy, and full-tang so the steel runs unbroken from the point through to the ring pommel. There is no joint to fail, no casting to crack. It is one solid piece of real, proven steel — the kind of spear that has kept people fed and safe for as long as spears have existed. If survival means relying on your gear, this is gear you can rely on.

The Large Blade & Ring Pommel

This is the biggest spear we make as standard, and it earns the name. The broad leaf blade is closer to a short sword than a small spearhead — wide enough to cut as well as pierce, with a long ground fuller running down its centre that lightens the blade and stiffens it without sacrificing strength. Sized up to 16 or 18 inches, it becomes a genuine large-blade spear with the reach and presence to match.

The long rosewood handle balances that big blade in the hand, and the steel ring pommel at the butt gives a clean finish, a natural stop for the grip, and a point to attach a lanyard or cord for retention in the field. It is an original Everest Forge design — purposeful, large, and built around real use rather than decoration.

Why Survivalists, Hunters & Collectors Choose This Spear

It is forged, not cast. Full-tang 5160 spring steel, water-tempered and sharpened — real working steel, not the cast 2Cr13 stainless used in most survival spears.

It is the large one. A 32-inch spear with a broad, sword-like 12-inch blade as standard, and the option to go all the way to an 18-inch blade — by far the biggest in our range.

It arrives complete and solid. One forged blade, a long pinned rosewood handle with a ring pommel, and a fitted leather scabbard — no joints, no break-down shaft, nothing to fail.

Total customisation is included, not upsold. Five blade lengths, four finishes, two handle woods, six scabbard colours, and free engraving — all part of the standard build.

It is proven and trusted. This is one of our most-reviewed spears, with verified five-star reviews from real buyers.

Who This Survival Spear Is For

Survivalists and bushcrafters — anyone who wants a real, forged, full-tang spear they can depend on, rather than a cast stainless tactical replica.

Big-game and hunting enthusiasts — a large, broad-bladed spear with the reach and cutting power for serious field use where spear hunting is legal.

Outdoor and camp users — a tough, large 5160 spear for camp, trail, and field tasks.

Spear and blade collectors — the largest, most impressive spear in the Everest Forge range, with a sword-like blade and ring pommel, made to be displayed and handled.

Reenactors and history enthusiasts — a hand-forged large spear in the spirit of the broad-bladed war and hunting spears of history. (Live steel is not intended for contact combat — see the FAQ.)

Gift buyers — free engraving turns it into a standout personalised gift for the survivalist, hunter, or collector who wants the real thing.

How It's Made

See the full forging process →

What's Included

• One hand-forged Survival Spear in 5160 high-carbon steel, built to your chosen specification
• Long pinned rosewood handle (or white-wood) with a steel ring pommel
• Hand-stitched leather scabbard with belt frog (your choice of six colours)
• Free blade engraving if selected (name, initials, message, or your uploaded design)
• Hand-forged in Nepal, packed and shipped worldwide with full tracking

Shipping, Returns & Warranty

Production time: 3–5 business days. Each spear is hand-forged after your order.

Shipping: Worldwide via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority with full tracking. Typically 5–10 business days delivery from dispatch. Total order-to-delivery time approximately 8–15 business days. Full details on our Shipping & Returns page.

Customs: International orders may incur customs duties or import taxes charged by your country's customs authority. Paid separately by you on delivery.

Returns: 30-day satisfaction guarantee on standard configurations in unused condition. Custom configurations (custom length, finish, handle wood, engraving) are non-returnable as they are forged to your specification. Full warranty policy.

Warranty: 6-month limited warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. Damage from misuse not covered.

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Care & Maintenance

After every use: Wipe the blade clean and dry. Apply a thin coat of light oil (mineral oil, camellia oil, or 3-in-1 oil), paying attention to the long fuller.

Storage: Store in a dry environment. Avoid long-term storage in the leather scabbard. Display stand or wall mount recommended.

Rust spots: Light surface rust is normal on 5160 carbon steel and easily removed with very fine steel wool (#0000 grade) and a few drops of oil.

Sharpening: Use a quality whetstone (1000-grit working) at 22–25 degrees per side. Avoid power grinders, which can ruin the temper.

Handle care: Treat the rosewood occasionally with a little wood oil to keep it from drying out.

Full care guide on our FAQ page.

Frequently Asked Questions