Scout Spear — Hand-Forged Short Hunting & Throwing Spear

Scout Spear — Hand-Forged Short Hunting & Throwing Spear in 5160 Steel

The Everest Forge Scout Spear is the smallest and lightest spear we make — a compact, hand-forged short spear built to carry, throw, and use. The broad leaf blade runs to a strong point, set off with a polished steel bolster, and rides on a classic stacked-leather handle: dozens of leather washers packed tight down the tang and capped with a polished steel pommel, the same time-proven grip found on military field knives. It 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 a genuine working spear in a take-anywhere size.

At just 550 grams and 20 inches overall, the Scout is fast in the hand, quick to throw, and easy to pack or wear on a belt — a real hunting and throwing spear you actually carry rather than leave on the wall. It is built for hunters and bushcrafters who want a light field spear, throwers who want a balanced short spear to practise with, and collectors who like the classic stacked-leather look. Like everything we make, it is forged to your spec — your blade length, finish, handle material, and scabbard colour, with free engraving, all included.

Honest note: This is a 20-inch short hand spear, not a six-foot pole spear on a full shaft. It is built for hunting, throwing practice, field and camp use, thrusting, and display. If you want a full-length pole version, we forge those as a custom build.

Product Specifications

Customise Your Scout Spear

Use the dropdown options at the top of this page to fully customise your Scout Spear before forging. All standard options are included at the listed price — no extra charge. Between blade length, finish, handle material, and six scabbard colours, you are building your own compact field spear — and it arrives complete and sharpened, ready to carry.

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

Small, Light & Ready to Throw

The whole point of the Scout is its size. At 20 inches and 550 grams it is the most compact and the lightest spear in our range — short enough to wear on a belt or stow in a pack, light enough to carry all day, and quick enough to bring on target in an instant. The broad leaf head still gives a strong point and a real cutting edge, so nothing is given up in capability; it is simply scaled down to a true field and throwing size.

That balance makes it as much a throwing spear as a hunting one. The forward-weighted leaf head and the leverage of the handle give it a clean, predictable flight for throwing practice, while the same balance makes it fast and controllable for thrusting and close work. It is the spear to actually take outdoors — to the range, the trail, or the field — rather than leave on a stand.

The Stacked-Leather Handle

The Scout's signature is its handle. Instead of a wood grip, it uses a classic stacked-leather construction: dozens of leather washers threaded onto the full tang, compressed tight, and shaped into a comfortable grip, then locked in place by a polished steel pommel cap. It is the same handle style trusted on generations of military and field knives, prized because it is grippy in the wet, easy on the hand, and extremely durable.

It also gives the Scout a distinctive, vintage-field look that none of our other spears share. If you would rather have wood, you can choose a solid rosewood or white-wood handle instead from the options above — but the stacked leather is what gives this little spear its character. As an original Everest Forge design, it is the most accessible price in our spear range, and an easy way to own a real hand-forged spear.

Why Hunters & Throwers Choose This Spear

It is the lightest, most portable spear we make. At 550 grams and 20 inches, it carries on a belt or in a pack and is quick in the hand.

It throws as well as it thrusts. The balanced leaf head gives a clean flight for throwing practice and fast control for close work.

The stacked-leather handle is a classic. Grippy, comfortable, and durable — the trusted field-knife grip, with a steel pommel cap.

It is real forged steel. Full-tang 5160 spring steel, water-tempered and sharpened — a genuine working spear, not a cast or stainless display piece.

Total customisation is included, not upsold. Blade length, four finishes, three handle materials, six scabbard colours, and free engraving — all part of the standard build.

Who This Scout Spear Is For

Hunters and outdoorsmen — anyone who wants a light, compact, full-tang field spear for hunting where legal and general outdoor use.

Throwers — a balanced short spear for throwing practice by experienced users.

Hikers and bushcrafters — the easiest spear we make to carry, pack, or wear on a belt.

First-time spear buyers — the most accessible way into a genuine hand-forged Everest Forge spear, with no compromise on the steel.

Collectors — a distinctive piece with a classic stacked-leather handle and steel pommel.

Gift buyers — free engraving turns it into an affordable, personalised gift for the hunter or outdoorsman in your life.

How It's Made

See the full forging process →

What's Included

• One hand-forged Scout Spear in 5160 high-carbon steel, built to your chosen specification
• Stacked-leather handle with steel pommel cap (or solid rosewood / white-wood if selected)
• 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 material, 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), and wipe down the steel pommel.

Leather handle care: Keep the stacked-leather grip dry and treat it occasionally with leather conditioner or a little oil to stop it drying out or cracking.

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.

Full care guide on our FAQ page.

Frequently Asked Questions