A spear is a versatile hunting tool that can help you hunt and fish in the wilderness. It also helps you protect yourself from wild animals.
A spear can be made out of a variety of materials and can be improvised in many different ways. However, it is important to learn how to make one properly.
Blade
When making a spear with a knife, the first step is to find a stick that will be easy to cut and durable enough for use as a weapon. Recently deceased trees can be a good choice because they are soft but still strong enough to hold up when sharpened.
Next, you need a shaft that is 1.2 to 1.5 meters (4 to 5 feet) long and a blade that is 1 inch wide. It’s important that the blade be thin enough to allow you to easily grip it and move it quickly through the air, but thick enough to be effective.
Then, you need to secure the handle to the shaft by lashing or wrapping it with cordage or tape. This will help prevent the spear from slipping off your hands while you’re trying to swing it. Alternatively, you can wrap it with animal hide glue, which will form a strong material that can be stored and used again.
Shaft
One of the best improvised weapons you can have in your survival arsenal is a good spear. The humble pointed stick has been trusted by humans since before recorded history, and if you know how to make one, it can provide an invaluable tool for hunting, fishing or protecting yourself from wild animals in the forest.
A basic spear is a 1-inch-wide shaft that’s wrapped with cordage or tape about 8 to 12 inches from the thicker end. It works well for pinning prey to the ground.
To make this spear, you’ll need a blade and a stick. The blade can be a knife or any other fixed-blade weapon you have on hand, and the stick will need to be a sturdy wood that is sturdy enough to handle being sharpened.
You’ll also need a spearhead. It can be purchased at most sporting goods stores or online, but you can also whittle your own. The process is a lot easier than you might think, and it’s well worth the effort.
Handle
In the case of a spear, a handle can be made using a variety of materials. Some of the most common are wood, metal and synthetic material.
You can also use a piece of antler to make a handle. This is a very popular method among hunters, and can be easily modified to add a guard.
Once you’ve decided on a blade and handle, the next step is to make a spear. The process involves a number of different steps, including cutting and inserting pins.
Then, you need to shape the handle and sand it. You’ll also need to make sure that the tip of the blade meets the tang properly. This will make the spear safe and effective.
Point
The spear is one of the most effective weapons ever developed. It is used for hunting, fishing, and sealing.
The traditional spear is made from a sharpened stick with a fire-hardened tip. Today, survivalists can make their own spears using a variety of materials and techniques.
First, select a 1.2 to 1.5 meter (4 to 5 foot) long straight sapling for the shaft and shave one end to a point. If possible, fire-harden the tip by putting it in a fire until you see a small flame on the tip.
Next, carefully fashion the point on the end of your spear pole or branch with a knife or a hand-axe. Then, tie a section of paracord to the knife blade and stick using a simple overhand knot.