Jungle Hunter Colombian Warrior Spearhead | 6 1/2" SK5 High Carbon Steel Blade | Nonreflective Black Oxide Coating | Includes Nylon Belt Sheath | 10 3/4" Overall

The steel used in these is high-carbon SK-5, the same Cold Steel currently uses as of 2019 for their Bushman knives and the base models of their SRK and Recon Tanto, so the metal is quite good, especially at the price point. It's essentially 1080 high-carbon steel, a very good mix of hardness and toughness which is desirable in a shorter blade that will be enduring heavy impact.For a handle, I used a rake/hoe replacement handle from Home Depot, which cost less than ten bucks after Uncle Sam got done skimming off the top. It's solid Ash and 5' long but does have a metal collar over the business end held on by a detent in the metal. So, I had to drill out the detent (I used a 5/16" bit and small cordless drill) to mount the spear head. I did however flip the collar around and mount it to the butt end of the handle, carefully hammering it on straight to seat it. It is a tight fit, that's for sure, but the shaft now has a metal butt cap that didn't cost me an extra dime which also adds a good three inches to it's overall length.Fitting the shaft to the head took about 5 minutes with my Spyderco and one solid throw into a tree seated it forever more.I paid 25 bucks for the head and less than 10 for the handle, which makes it a great budget spear if you just want something with which to flail around wildly in the woods or, perhaps, to huck into a tree or hay bale.The head alone can be used in the hand as a knife but the ergonomics of such I would rate as decent. In a pinch, it makes an alright knife. With a handle it makes a great spear.The sheath is a simple affair, stitched and riveted together, and it has two small straps sewn into the back that cross around the top of the sheath then button to the front. It holds the head securely but is still just a stout piece of nylon. I don't foresee any problems with it and imagine I'll be able to use it for many years, barring any unforeseen apocalyptic event.My advice...buy one. Slap a handle on it. And go throw it at stuff.

the shaft attachment section is not the same on the top and bottom, so i can see a problem in the future that the metal won't be as strong there. barring that little issue, the metal is thick enough to handle its own, and it can be resharpened easily.side note, did not come with screw of any kind. be advised you will have to deal with that part on your own

I love this blade. Far better than I expected from reading reviews -- I expected good, but this is beyond good. After days of work -- detailed, careful carving with my bushcraft blade (ESEE RB3), this spear head is now seated tightly and straight on my 5' white waxwood walking stick. Whole new dimensions opened for me in SD: adding a spear head to my knowledge of stick fighting (decades) is what I've wanted for a long time.AND I have nothing but praise for the shipper. ETA was Wednesday through Friday, I got in the previous Monday! Five stars. May get a second.

This is the perfect topper for my walking stick. Actually I already had the M48 but it was too short to use as a walking stick so I found this. I picked up nice hardwood rake handle at the home store and with a little shaping fit the head to it. A nice snug fit secured with a screw and now I have a nice waking stick that I can use while walking in the wild boar areas that I frequent. It's my pig stick and I love the quality of this spear head. It is a good solid piece that should last a long time.

The double-edged spearhead is reasonably (but not "razor") sharp, strong, and of first class quality. But the otherwise well designed blade shouldn't have those open slots. They can catch on flesh or bone and make withdrawing it difficult if it's used "operationally". It's worst deficiency is the lack of a sheath, even as a separate sale item. "Survival" implements like this are supposed to be usable primarily as a knife with the capability of being converted into a spear. Without a proper sheath how can it be carried safely? Even inside a back pack? The length and width of the blade would make finding an appropriate knife sheath difficult.In its present form it is best used as a dedicated spear. Most broom and mop sticks fit pretty well without modification, but they're light and prone to breakage if used as a hiking staff or to kill sasquatches and grizzly bears. Try to find a dowel or snow shovel handle of denser wood of the appropriate size. If the exact right size can't be found, some rasping may be necessary. Although the collar seems to have only one screw hole, 2 rather flimsy screws are provided. I would recommend that anyone making it into a permanent spear use Gorilla Glue or an equivalent adhesive as well. Duct tape would work in an emergency. Please note that I have NOT, at this point, experimented with any of the options I mention.The above is disappointing since it looks real cool and would probably make a decent knife. And it certainly does make a good spear with a strong, properly fitted shaft. Both Smith & Wesson Knives and SOG make knife/spearheads which I've also reviewed. What a shame that nobody has really gotten it right.

I currently have two spears, the Cold Steel Assegai, and the Colombian Hunter. What I like about the Colombian is the sharpness and weight. Not having a 15 inch spearhead is much more practical compared to the Cold Steel. Where I feel this spearhead lacks would be durability. The steel on this spearhead is almost half as this when compared to the Cold Steel Assegai, and also the Assegai has a reinforced spine running almost the entire length, meaning it could probably withstand just about anything.I just feel the Colombian will wear faster and break sooner compared to the other popular spearhead on the market