Carolingian-Style 10th Century Viking Spear

Hey! This is a Carolingian-Style spear, I hear you say out there in your nebulous world of internet browsering. Okay, so you probably didn't say that, because these types of spears are usually identified with Vikings, not Carolingians. But, like the Gladius was to the Romans, so the Carolingian Spear was to the Vikings. Sort of.

You see, the Vikings kicked the collective asses of so many civilizations that many of the weapons they are known for actually came from somewhere else. This type of broad-bladed spear was originally carried by the the Frankish/Merovian peoples known as the Carolingians. Who are they, you may ask? Well, ever heard of Charlemagne? No? Time to hit the books, then, Billy-Bob. Charlemagne was only the greatest military mind that ever lived. Arguably.

"Why is this guys still talking about Carolingians?" You may ask. "I'm here for a Viking spear," you may say. And I say, "Well said!" Let's get on with it.

The Vikings adopted this spear from the Carolingians and ran with it (which led to several horrible deaths and an edict prohibiting Vikings from running with spears).

This spear, based on a found 10th century viking spearhead, features two square-edged lugs spanning out to either side of a wide steel blade. The lugs were great for keeping people far away from you as you punctured their spleens. This was particularly handy when fighting from ship to ship, but was helpful in most combat situations.

A steel buttcap provides great balance and a second stabbing end, just in case you want to do some Jackie Chan-style two-person-at-a-time killin'. Both the head and the buttcap are weathered for that fresh-from-the-dead-Viking's-Hand look.

The hardwood shaft is polished and beautiful. For added convenience, the shaft feature a rugged threaded joint in the center that allows the spear to be taken apart at the center and transported easily.

I realize you will think I'm kidding, but there's nothing cooler than having a spear (or crossed spears) somewhere in your home. It's also astoundingly cool to have as a costume accessory or for re-enactment use.