Primal Spear — Hand-Forged Raw Hunting Spear

Primal Spear — Hand-Forged Raw Hunting Spear in 5160 Steel

The Everest Forge Primal Spear is a hand-forged hunting spear with a raw, straight-from-the-anvil finish. The broad leaf blade is left in its hammered forge state — dark, textured steel still carrying the marks of the hammer — with only the cutting edge ground bright and sharp. That two-tone contrast of black hammered body against a polished edge is the whole character of the spear: rugged, honest, and unmistakably hand-made. It is built on a sturdy full-tang handle with pinned rosewood scales and a lanyard hole, and comes complete with a hand-stitched leather scabbard. Forged from 5160 high-carbon spring steel reclaimed from truck springs and water-tempered, it is a real working spear with nothing hidden under polish.

This is the spear for people who love the look of the forge itself. Where our other spears are cleaned up to a smooth satin, the Primal wears its hammer texture with pride — the same raw aesthetic prized on high-end bushcraft and survival blades, here on a full hunting spear. It is made for bushcrafters and survivalists, hunters, and collectors who want something with real character rather than a factory shine. Like everything we make, it is forged to your spec — your blade length, finish, handle wood, and scabbard colour, with free engraving, all included.

Honest note: This is a 28-inch hand spear, not a six-foot pole spear on a full shaft. It is built for hunting, bushcraft and field use, thrusting, and display. If you want a full-length pole version, we forge those as a custom build.

Product Specifications

Customise Your Primal Spear

Use the dropdown options at the top of this page to fully customise your Primal Spear before forging. All standard options are included at the listed price — no extra charge. The Primal ships in its signature raw forge finish as standard, but you can dress it up to satin or mirror if you prefer, and choose your blade length, handle wood, and scabbard colour to build your own.

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

The Raw Forge Finish

The look of the Primal Spear is no accident — it is the blade shown as it comes off the anvil. After the leaf blade is hammered to shape, the body is left in its raw forged state: dark fire-scale and the dimpled texture of the hammer blows are kept rather than ground away. Only the edge is taken down to bright, sharp steel. The result is a striking two-tone blade — black, living texture across the body against a clean polished edge.

It is the same aesthetic that sells high-end bushcraft and survival knives, where a hand-forged raw finish signals that a real smith made the blade by hand. Beyond the looks, leaving the forge finish keeps more material on the blade and means less grinding, so the steel stays strong. Every Primal Spear is finished slightly differently by the hammer, so no two are exactly alike.

A Real Working Spear with Character

Under the raw finish, the Primal is built like the rest of our working spears: a bar of 5160 spring steel forged by hand, water-tempered so the edge runs hard while the spine stays springy, and full-tang with pinned rosewood scales and a lanyard hole, knife-style, for a solid, reliable build. The broad leaf head gives a strong point and a real cutting edge, and at 1.2 kg it has the heft to back up serious thrusts and field work.

This is a spear to use, not just to look at — hunting where legal, bushcraft and camp tasks, thrusting and reach work, and hard outdoor handling. It just happens to look like it was forged a thousand years ago. As an original Everest Forge design at one of the most accessible prices in our spear range, it is an easy way to own a real, characterful, hand-forged spear.

Why Bushcrafters & Collectors Choose This Spear

The raw forge finish is the whole point. A dark hammered body with a bright edge — the look of a real, hand-forged blade, standard on every Primal.

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

Every one is unique. The hammer texture is slightly different on each blade, so no two Primal Spears are exactly the same.

It is knife-built and tough. A full, exposed tang with pinned rosewood scales and a lanyard hole — simple, strong, and reliable in the field.

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

Who This Primal Spear Is For

Bushcrafters and survivalists — anyone who wants a rugged, raw-forged, full-tang spear that looks and works the part in the field.

Hunters and outdoorsmen — a substantial, broad-bladed spear for hunting where legal and hard outdoor use.

Lovers of the hand-forged look — collectors who prize hammer texture and raw forge finish over a factory shine.

Knife and blade collectors — a full-tang, scale-handled spear that handles like an oversized forged knife, with real character.

Reenactors and primitive-skills enthusiasts — a spear that looks genuinely ancient and hand-made. (Live steel is not intended for contact combat — see the FAQ.)

Gift buyers — free engraving turns it into a distinctive, affordable gift for the outdoorsman or maker in your life.

How It's Made

See the full forging process →

What's Included

• One hand-forged Primal Spear in 5160 high-carbon steel, built to your chosen specification
• Full-tang handle with pinned rosewood scales (or white-wood) and a lanyard hole
• 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

Raw finish care: The dark forge finish is carbon steel and will develop a natural patina over time, which is normal and protective. Keep the blade dry and lightly oiled (mineral oil, camellia oil, or 3-in-1 oil).

After every use: Wipe the blade clean and dry, paying attention to the bright edge, and re-oil.

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

Rust spots: Heavier rust on the bright edge can be eased back with very fine steel wool (#0000 grade) and oil; avoid scrubbing the raw forge body hard, as that is part of the finish.

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