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[[image:spearhead.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Replica spear head.]]The '''spear''' is a long stick with a point on the top, like a [[javelin]], which is often thrusted or stabbed at people instead of launched/thrown. The point is either the sharpened end of the stick or there is a pointed (and often [[blade|bladed]]) [[metal]] head attached to the stick. It was a very common [[weapon]] used by both nobility and the common soldiery, both on foot or whilst mounted.
[[image:spearhead.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Replica spear head.]]The '''spear''' is a long stick with a point on the top, like a [[javelin]], which is often thrusted or stabbed at people instead of launched/thrown. The point is either the sharpened end of the stick or there is a pointed (and often [[blade|bladed]]) [[metal]] head attached to the stick. It was a very common [[weapon]] used by both nobility and the common soldiery, both on foot or whilst mounted.


A long spear designed to be wielded soley in the hand from [[horseback]] is called a '''lance'''.
A long spear designed to be wielded soley in the hand from [[horse]]back is called a '''lance'''.


One legend of the [[Battle of Stamford Bridge]] is of the [[berserker]] who, armed with a [[daneaxe]], held the bridge alone, and was only killed when an [[English]] solider floated under the bridge in a salting tub and speared him through the planks of the bridge itself. This legend is the origin of the ''Spear Pie'', a Yorkshire pastry shaped like a boat.
One legend of the [[Battle of Stamford Bridge]] is of the [[berserker]] who, armed with a [[daneaxe]], held the bridge alone, and was only killed when an [[English]] solider floated under the bridge in a [[salt]]ing tub and speared him through the planks of the bridge itself. This legend is the origin of the ''Spear Pie'', a Yorkshire pastry shaped like a boat.


==Spears in the SCA==
==Spears in the SCA==
In the [[SCA]] the spear is used in [[equestrian]] for [[ring tilting]]. It's also used in [[war]] by [[heavy fighter]]s.
In the [[SCA]] the spear is used in [[equestrian]] events for [[ring tilting]]. It's also used in [[war]] by [[heavy fighter]]s.

==Spears in Re-Enactment==
In [[re-enactment]] spears are common, particulary in [[Dark Ages]] groups as they were a common [[weapon]]. They are sometimes used two handed when evidence would suggest otherwise, as it is easier to wield. The absence of missiles such as [[javelin]]s and [[arrow]]s in combat for safety reasons has lead to this inappropriate state of affairs.

Spears, and their thrown cousins [[javelin]]s, are frequently used in displays in order to demostrate a range of [[weapon]] types.



[[Category:Weapons]]
[[Category:Weapons]]

Revision as of 20:30, 15 May 2006

Replica spear head.

The spear is a long stick with a point on the top, like a javelin, which is often thrusted or stabbed at people instead of launched/thrown. The point is either the sharpened end of the stick or there is a pointed (and often bladed) metal head attached to the stick. It was a very common weapon used by both nobility and the common soldiery, both on foot or whilst mounted.

A long spear designed to be wielded soley in the hand from horseback is called a lance.

One legend of the Battle of Stamford Bridge is of the berserker who, armed with a daneaxe, held the bridge alone, and was only killed when an English solider floated under the bridge in a salting tub and speared him through the planks of the bridge itself. This legend is the origin of the Spear Pie, a Yorkshire pastry shaped like a boat.

Spears in the SCA

In the SCA the spear is used in equestrian events for ring tilting. It's also used in war by heavy fighters.

Spears in Re-Enactment

In re-enactment spears are common, particulary in Dark Ages groups as they were a common weapon. They are sometimes used two handed when evidence would suggest otherwise, as it is easier to wield. The absence of missiles such as javelins and arrows in combat for safety reasons has lead to this inappropriate state of affairs.

Spears, and their thrown cousins javelins, are frequently used in displays in order to demostrate a range of weapon types.