LEAF SPEAR

Leaf Spear — 8-Inch Hand-Forged Hunting & Collector Spear with Leather-Wrapped Rosewood Handle

The Everest Forge 8-inch Leaf Spear is our bestselling spear — a hand-forged hunting and collector blade built in Kathmandu from 5160 high carbon spring steel sourced from recycled vehicle leaf springs. The classic leaf-shaped blade, sharpened to a working edge, mounted on a 20-inch full-tang rosewood handle wrapped in genuine leather, and shipped with a handcrafted leather scabbard. Total length 28 inches, total weight 990 grams — serious heft, ideal balance, ready for hunting, throwing, training, or display.

This is the spear pattern that built civilisations. The leaf-shaped blade is one of the oldest and most effective spear designs in human history — used from ancient Greece to medieval Europe to the Indian subcontinent for the same reason: it cuts on the way in AND on the way out, and the broad belly geometry gives it unmatched stopping power. Hand-forged from real spring steel, water-tempered, and finished with the kind of leather-wrapped handle that ancient warriors actually carried.

Note: Slight variations in weight, dimensions, or finish may occur due to the handmade nature of the item.

Product Specifications

Customise Your Leaf Spear

Use the dropdown options at the top of this page to fully customise your Leaf Spear before forging. All standard options are included at the listed price — no extra charge.

Need something more bespoke? Custom blade profiles, handle materials, or fully one-of-a-kind designs are available through our Custom Forge service.

Why The 8-Inch Leaf Spear Is Our Bestseller

The leaf shape works. The leaf-blade spear is one of the oldest weapon designs in human history because the geometry simply works. The broad belly delivers cutting power on the thrust. The symmetrical double edge means you cut on the entry AND the withdrawal. The pointed tip penetrates armour, hide, or game with minimal effort. Roman, Greek, Celtic, Viking, and South Asian cultures independently arrived at this same blade shape because it is the most effective spear geometry ever devised.

Real spring steel. 5160 high carbon spring steel is what professional knife makers and bladesmiths choose for combat-grade blades. The same steel used in heavy-duty vehicle leaf springs, chosen for shock resistance, edge retention, and toughness. Differentially heat-treated and water-tempered for a hardened edge with a tougher, flexible spine — will not shatter or chip from impact.

Full-tang for life. The steel runs the full 28-inch length of the spear — through both the blade AND the entire handle. The rosewood handle is fitted to the steel, then wrapped in genuine leather for grip. There is no socket fitting, no welded joint, no glue. The blade will never separate from the handle.

Optimal weight and length. At 990 grams and 28 inches total, this spear hits the sweet spot for one-handed use. Heavy enough to deliver real impact. Light enough to maneuver, throw, or carry. Long enough for distance. Short enough for close work. The 8-inch blade size is what your fellow customers consistently choose — the bestseller for a reason.

Hand-forged in Nepal. No machine production. No mass-stamped steel. Forged blade-by-blade by Nepalese master smiths whose families have forged spears for generations. See the full forging process on The Making page.

Who This Spear Is For

Spear collectors — A definitive piece for any historical-weapon collection. The leaf shape is the most iconic spear blade in human history. Display-worthy, photogenic, and historically grounded.

Hunters & spearfishing — Real working spear with hunting-grade penetration. Used for boar hunting, fishing, and other traditional spear hunting where legal. The double-edge leaf shape works on entry AND withdrawal for clean kills.

Throwing & spear sports — The 990g weight is well-balanced for throwing practice. Use for spear-throwing target practice, primitive skills training, and throwing sports. Many of our buyers train with this exact piece.

Reenactors & living history — Greek hoplite, Roman auxiliary, Celtic, Viking, Anglo-Saxon, and medieval reenactment. The leaf-shape blade was used across all these cultures — this spear works for nearly any pre-firearm reenactment role.

Martial arts & HEMA — Spear and polearm training. Hand-forged real steel for serious solo practice. Blunt training-edge versions available at no extra charge for sparring or contact training.

Survivalists & bushcraft — A hand-forged spear is a primary survival tool that has worked for 100,000 years. No batteries, no moving parts, lasts decades. Useful for shelter building, fishing, hunting, and defence.

Gift buyers — Military veterans, history enthusiasts, fantasy/mythology fans, retirement gifts. Add free engraved name and date for an heirloom presentation piece. See engraving options.

Film, theatre & cosplay — Stage combat, fantasy productions, historical drama, photoshoots, and high-end cosplay. Real authentic steel for production use, with blunt training versions for choreography.

How It's Made

See the full forging process →

What's Included

• Hand-forged 8-inch Leaf Spear
• 20-inch full-tang rosewood handle, leather-wrapped
• Handcrafted leather scabbard
• Sharpened working edge (or blunt training edge if specified)
• Free standard engraving on request (name, date, motto, or simple logo)
• Care & maintenance instructions
• Worldwide DHL Express or FedEx International shipping with tracking
• 30-day satisfaction guarantee
• 6-month manufacturing warranty

The Leaf Spear — A Brief History

The leaf-shaped spear is one of the oldest and most successful blade designs in human history. Bronze-age spears from Mycenaean Greece, Iron-age Celtic spears from Gaul and Britain, Roman auxiliary spears, Viking-era throwing spears, medieval European war spears, and traditional hunting spears across Asia and Africa — all share the same broad-bellied leaf-shaped blade. The geometry was discovered independently by metalworking cultures across the world because it simply works better than alternative shapes.

The leaf spear excels at two tasks: penetrating thrusts (the broad blade with a sharp point drives deep into the target with minimal effort) and cutting on withdrawal (the symmetrical double-edge slices coming out as well as going in). For hunting, this means clean kills. For warfare, it means wounds that bleed continuously. For throwing, the weight distribution toward the tip provides accurate flight and deep impact.

Famous historical leaf spears include the Greek doru carried by hoplites at Marathon and Thermopylae, the Roman hasta carried by early legions, the Celtic war spear depicted in La Tène art, and the Viking spjut wielded in the longship raids. Our 8-inch Leaf Spear honours this lineage with traditional 5160 spring steel, hand-forging, and leather-wrapped rosewood — the same materials and methods our ancestors used 2,500 years ago.

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, 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).

Storage: Store in a dry environment. Avoid long-term storage in the leather scabbard, as leather can hold moisture against the steel.

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: Condition the leather wrap occasionally with leather conditioner or saddle soap. Condition rosewood beneath the wrap with linseed or tung oil if exposed.

Full care guide on our FAQ page.

Frequently Asked Questions