Hand-Forged Spears — Hunting, Viking, Greek & Custom Spears from Nepal

Hand-Forged Spears — Hunting, Viking, Greek & Custom Spears from Nepal

The spear is humanity's oldest purpose-built weapon — predating the sword, the axe, and the bow by thousands of years. Every civilisation that ever existed developed its own version of the spear, shaped by the terrain, the prey, the enemy, and the materials available. From the 9-foot dory of the Greek hoplite to the leaf-bladed hunting spears of African warriors and the battle-ready throwing spears of Norse Vikings — the spear has never stopped evolving.

At Everest Forge, every spear is individually hand-forged in Nepal by skilled blacksmiths using 5160 high-carbon leaf spring steel — the same material trusted for its toughness and edge retention across our entire blade range. Full tang construction, water-tempered edge, rosewood or leather-wrapped handle, leather scabbard included. Real forged spears built for real use — hunting, collection, reenactment, bushcraft, and display.

Our Spear Collection — Every Type, Every Purpose

Hunting Spears

Hand-forged hunting spears built for real outdoor use — broad leaf-shaped blades, full tang construction, and handles designed for a secure grip under hunting conditions. Available in compact 8-inch blade versions for close-range use and longer 13-inch blade versions for distance and power. Every hunting spear is forged from 5160 steel and water-tempered for a hard cutting edge backed by a flexible spine that will not snap under impact.

Best for: Hunting, bushcraft, survival, outdoor collection

Viking Spears

Norse-inspired throwing and combat spears forged to historical specifications. The Viking spear was the primary weapon of the Norse warrior — not the axe, not the sword. Longer reach, greater versatility in formation fighting, and the ability to throw at distance before closing for hand-to-hand combat. Our Viking spears honour that heritage with hand-forged blades, authentic proportions, and leather-wrapped handles built for two-handed use.

Best for: Historical reenactment, Viking collection, display, combat training

Greek Spears — Achilles & Gladius

The dory-inspired Greek spear — the weapon that defined the Macedonian phalanx and carried Greek hoplites through centuries of warfare. Our Achilles Spear pays tribute to the legendary warriors of ancient Greece with a 12-inch hand-forged blade, full tang rosewood handle, and battle-ready construction. The Gladius Spear extends this tradition with a longer 17-inch blade for maximum reach and thrusting power.

Best for: Greek history collectors, reenactment, display

Leaf Spears

The leaf spear is one of the most ancient and universally recognised spear designs — a broad, leaf-shaped blade with wide wings that deliver powerful thrust and deep penetration. Inspired by ancient designs found across cultures from Celtic Europe to African tribal traditions, the leaf spear's aerodynamic balance makes it equally effective as a throwing spear and a thrusting weapon. Our leaf spears are hand-forged with leather-wrapped rosewood handles and full tang construction.

Best for: Throwing, hunting, historical collection, display

Throwing Spears

Optimised for distance and accuracy — lighter blade profiles, balanced weight distribution, and handles designed for a clean release. Our throwing spears are forged from 5160 steel for the strength to survive repeated impact, with full tang construction that keeps the blade secure through hard use. Available in multiple lengths for different throwing styles and distances.

Best for: Sport throwing, hunting practice, outdoor training

Custom Spears

Any design, any size, any specification. Historical replicas, fantasy designs, movie-inspired builds, hunting spears for specific game, or original concepts forged from scratch. Our blacksmiths have forged spears to customer specifications for collectors, reenactors, film productions, and hunters worldwide. Submit your custom spear request here →

Why Choose a Hand-Forged Spear Over a Factory-Made One

The difference between a hand-forged spear and a factory-made one is not just aesthetic — it is structural. A factory-made spear head is typically stamped or cast from lower-grade steel, then ground to shape. The metal is never worked under heat and hammer in the way that forging creates. The result is a blade that looks like a spear but lacks the internal grain structure that gives a forged blade its toughness.

A hand-forged spear starts as a bar of 5160 high-carbon steel. Our blacksmiths heat it to working temperature and hammer it into shape — a process that aligns the grain structure of the steel along the blade profile, creating a blade that is simultaneously harder at the edge and tougher throughout the body. Water tempering then sets the hardness differential — a hard cutting edge backed by a flexible spine. This is why forged blades survive conditions that factory blades fail under.

Every Everest Forge spear is forged individually. No two are identical — each one carries the marks of the individual blacksmith who made it.

How to Choose the Right Spear

For hunting use: Choose a broad-bladed hunting spear or leaf spear with a blade length matched to your intended game. Shorter blades (8–9 inch) for smaller game and closer range. Longer blades (12–13 inch) for larger game requiring deeper penetration. Full tang construction is essential for any blade that will see real hunting use.

For throwing: Choose a lighter spear with a narrower blade profile and balanced weight distribution. The Viking Throwing Spear and Leaf Spear are our most popular throwing choices. Consider shaft length — longer shafts generate more rotational speed but require more space and practice to control.

For historical reenactment: Match the blade profile to the period and culture you are recreating. Our Achilles Spear for ancient Greek, Viking Spear for Norse, Leaf Spear for Celtic or African traditions. All are forged to historically influenced specifications.

For collection and display: Any of our spears make exceptional display pieces — the craftsmanship is visible in every blade. Consider the Achilles Spear or Norseman Spear for maximum visual impact. Custom engraving and etching available on request.

Want something specific? Request a custom forged spear — any design, any size, any specification.

Spear Features — What Every Everest Forge Spear Includes

Steel: 5160 high-carbon leaf spring steel — exceptional toughness, shock resistance, and edge retention

Heat treatment: Water-tempered for a hard cutting edge backed by a flexible spine

Construction: Full tang — blade steel extends the full length through the handle for maximum strength

Handle: Rosewood or leather-wrapped depending on model — shaped for secure grip

Finish: Semi-polished or raw forged depending on model

Scabbard: Leather scabbard included with every spear

Shipping: Ships worldwide from Nepal — fully insured, tracked international delivery

Hand-Forged Spears — Frequently Asked Questions