M48 Kommando Talon Survival Spear | 44 1/8" Overall Length | 8" Stainless Steel Blade | Includes Vortec Sheath | Fiberglass Reinforced Handle

Excellent build, Blade a.d quality.

This thing is very sharp. I’m going to carry it on my scooter. (JB)

It's a pretty good spear for the price, it's really fun/easy to throw since it doesn't have the regular weight of your typical hunting spear. I've had this things for months now and have put it throw quite a bit, but it still can stab/puncture with an ease. I usually throw this spear into this log and it always goes 1-2 inches deep when i'm throwing it from 20-30 feet. If you're looking for a real spear look for hunting one, this is not the one, it's too dang short. Still, it doesn't have to many flaws. After months of throwing it into hay, wood, and hitting it against a crappy sword it's definitely dinged up and has chips in it, plus it's starting to get a little bit wobbly, but i'm not complaining. It's lasted so much longer than I thought it would, if you want a reliable spear that will last months of throwing and beating it up, this is the one for you.

From a tactical, combat perspective, this is the perfect way to go. A shorter spear allows for CQC urban combat and a higher maneuverability over all. The thick blade is designed to be able to withhold the pressure of going through tougher material, without losing control of the object your thrusting. However, whether on purpose or not the end of the spear (head) is much heavier and balances very close to the head. I personally agree with this balance because have weight on the end allows the user the move the spear quicker and snap direction with ease. Of course this means that without control, you will fail and injure yourself. Probably in a horrible way being as this spear is meant to harm and destroy. Now the blade tang doesn't, (nor should it) go all the way through the shaft. It goes about your hands width (4-5 inches) you don't want a full tang on this because if you use the shaft for blocking and attacking as you should (don't just use the head, the entire thing is made to be used unlike a regular throwing spear which is much much longer and lighter), then the tang might snap, or not allow the amount of shock suppression as this shaft allows. It's a high composite plastic that is pretty stiff. But, is willing to give way and bow or flex as it absorbs impact. I was able to grab the grip by the head, and use the shaft to parry and block incoming attacks from various items. I wanted to put this to the test, and it passed. The damage the shaft put on my opponent was harsh and reeling. Note it is harder to control because now all the weight is being the hand and I used it as a sword rather than an escrima. It's too long for escrima, too short for staff or bo, so I went with what felt natural to me. (Which is not the same for everyone so using it as another thing might work better for you. It's all in the works. Now.. I do NOT believe this is to be thrown. Having the weight so far ahead makes for fast plummeting and inaccurate throws over a longer distance. But in short distance it actually works. You can throw it with precision and a good amount of impact. Not amazing.. But still damage inflicting. The survival aspects of this (being not CQC) are varied and pretty neat but this seems to be the fall back no is willing to look past. It's short. You can't hike with it and use it then to fend of bears. Now it can be used to fend of wild animals and hunt (I don't have the spear hunting skills I want yet, but enough to say that this works from above the prey best, using its weight as a move) just not hike. Although up steep hills in front of you might work due to the elevation of steps you have to take.. But you'll be better off just climbing it like a rock wall. It won't do you better than a machete with a sawback and tree chopping cabanilities that's for sure so it's survival aspect is basically just that you can hunt with it and feel safer when it's on you. But do not rely on it. I have been training with short spears for about four years now using makeshift ones and others that just resemble the weight I want for CQC. Now putting all that together gets me this and for my personal side of the story I love this. It is what I want, and I recommend this product. I love the M48 series and what they have to offer for CQC, just not survival.

This polearm is lightweight but i was expecting it to be longer. Over all though i can tell its still high quality. Ive always had an interest in bladed and midevil weapons since i was a kid, my ancestry might explain that.(viking) So when i say something is quality its quality. Unless your trying to stab, cut down trees with it, or throw it at solid objects like walls or trees. Then im sure it would chip or break as would any weapon. But its not a display or replica and is meant or could be used irl. As long as your not being irresponsible or careless with it it will hold up well. Treat any weapon with respect.

Anybody know where i can get a replacement sheath? Great fun!

Perfect

The head is very thick metal, which makes it pretty darned sturdy, if heavy for a short spear. Would have been better had it come with a longer shaft, it just doesn't have very much reach as is. Don't get me wrong, its clearly designed as a short range weapon, but its basically just a heavy dagger with an extended hilt. The weight is my biggest problem with it. For a spear as short as it is, it weighs a lot, which makes carrying it for extended periods of time difficult. Combine that with the weight of the head making it unbalanced for gripping lower down the shaft and its versatility is pretty limited. It looks great, its sturdy, and works great for the purpose it was intended, but a good general purpose weapon to have in an emergency armory it is not.

Absolut Spitze

This spear is very heavy duty. I am happy with the blade and the stuff the handle is made of. I would buy it again.

Careful when you open cause you might just cut yourself! Shipping was a little slow but understandable with the holidays. Very well made and solid. A nice product.

WOW, was für ein Spitzenteil. Der Speer ist grundsolide verarbeit, Rasiermesserscharf und zusätzlich mehrfach verschraubt. Leider muss ich auch bemängeln, dass die Scheide aus Kunststoff ist und es schon einer gewissen Vorsicht bedarf, diese abzunehmen, bzw aufzusetzen. Bei unvorsichtigem Handling wird die Scheide beschädigt, bzw. von der,scharfen Klinge aufgeschnitten. Von euren Fingern ganz zu schweigen.... Der Schwerpunkt liegt ziemlich weit vorne, daher zum werfen nur für kurze Distanzen geeignet. Es ist eher eine Nahkampfwaffe Ich habe mir den Speer, zwecks besserer Griffigkeit mit einem elastischen Tarngewebeband umwickelt. Jetzt liegt er deutlich besser in der Hand Für die noch unentschlossenen sei gesagt, das die Speere von z.B. Kotte-Zeller für um die 30€ ( obwohl diese Firma wirklich zu empfehlen ist ) mit diesem Spitzenteil bei weitem nicht mithalten können. Nehmt lieber etwas mehr Geld in die Hand, von der Qualität kann einiges abhängen ! der Speer erhält von mir volle 5 Sterne. *****

Well made, very hefty, sharp spear,shipping was good ! The handle is Far to short ! I am only 5'10" and the handle is 10" shorter then my walking stick. If the handle was 10" longer I would have giving a 5 star for sure !!