Greek Spearhead - Photo Gallery

Shorter versions of the Hoplite Spear were used as throwing weapons.

The outside diameter of the throat is aprox 1 1/4" and will accept a larger pole once tapered.

The Dory or Doru was a weapon that varied in length from 6 to 18 feet, and could be used both as spear and pike in the phalanx.

The ancient Greek Hoplite was a heavily armed foot soldier whose principal weapon was the long shadowed spear(dory or doru).

Greek Spearhead Hoplite Dory