Knowra Spear Spear A pole weapon with a pointed head, designed for thrusting or throwing. Its reach and simple construction made it useful in hunting and warfare across many societies.
Spearhead : The pointed weapon head attached to a spear shaft, made from materials such as stone, bone, or metal. Its shape and material determine how the spear penetrates and withstands impact.
Thrusting : A fighting action that drives a weapon point directly toward a target. A spear's reach lets its wielder thrust while keeping distance from an opponent.
Schöningen spears : A set of wooden hunting spears discovered at Schöningen in Germany, dating to the Middle Pleistocene. These finds are among the oldest well-preserved wooden hunting weapons.
Hunting spear : A spear designed for killing or controlling game at close range or from a distance. Hunting is one of the spear's oldest and most persistent uses.
Sword : A bladed hand weapon with a relatively short grip and a blade intended for cutting or thrusting. A sword is shorter and more maneuverable, while a spear controls distance through its shaft.
Spear shaft : The long handle of a spear, typically made from wood or another rigid material. Shaft length and stiffness affect reach, balance, and control.
Spear-thrower : A device that extends the throwing arm's leverage to launch a dart or light spear farther. It increases the range and force of a thrown spear-like projectile.
Clacton spear : A wooden spear tip from Clacton-on-Sea in England, generally dated to the Middle Pleistocene. It is an early surviving example of a wooden spear point.
Lance : A long pole weapon used by mounted fighters, especially for charging attacks. The lance adapts the pointed pole weapon to the force and reach of a mounted charge.
Halberd : A pole weapon combining an axe blade, a top spike, and often a hook. The halberd adds cutting and hooking functions to the spear-like pole weapon.
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