Despite the adulation and reverence given to the sword, the spear was generally the weapon of choice for Vikings. Used as throwing weapons and as pikes, spears were an indispensible part of their daily routine. This Viking spear is hand forged of a tough, high carbon steel by Windlass Steelcrafts. Spearhead includes a 4 1/2" steel socket. 9 1/4" long spear head is 2" wide and 3/16" thick. 14 3/4" overall. Wt.-1 lb. The outside diameter of the throat is aprox 1 1/4" Will accept a larger pole once tapered. (Pole can be purchased at hardware store)