Manufacturer: Cold Steel
Name: Samburu Spear
Weight: 2.0 lbs
Length: 7 feet
Handle: Kickory
Steel: 5150
Some assembly is required. Instructions are included.
Retail: $131.92
Our Price: $112.14 
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The Samburu tribe who inhabit Kenya's rugged northern frontier are a tall, lean people of Nilotic descent who eke out a living as semi-nomadic herders of sheep, goats, donkeys, camels and cattle. The warriors of the tribe known as Lmurran are particularly impressive, as they never cut their long braided hair and decorate their faces and torsos in beautifully intricate patterns using a cosmetic mixture made from animal fat and red ochre. Their simple apparel consists of nothing more than two red cloths wrapped around their waists and giraffe hide sandals to protect their feet from thorns. Since their flocks and heards are constantly menaced by predators and subject to raids by lawless Shiftas (bandits) from Somalia, they seldom venture outside their Kraals (a kind of makeshift hut) without being armed.
In fact no warrior worthy of his name would think of being caught without his trusty Rungu (striking/throwing club) Lamelar (short, double edged sword) and most importantly, his spears. You see, the Samburu warrior's seven foot long throwing spear is the most advanced state of the art spear of its type on the planet. With this extraordinary spear, warriors routinely dispatch marauding leopards, lions and even firearm toting bandits at unheard of distances.
Please take a moment and read about all this fantastic spear has to offer and we're sure you'll want to add several of them to your collection.
Portable
The Samburu spear breaks down into three components. First is the spear head itself which measures 7" long by 2" wide and is permanently welded to a 3/8" thick by 23" long steel shaft. Second is the counter balancing butt spike also known as the shoe. This is used as an alternative point for practice throwing, preserving the actual spear blade itself for more serious work. Third is the black, hardwood handle with a double taper connecting the head and shoe.
Each Samburu spear comes unassembled for ease of transportation. All you have to do is fit the blade and butt spike tightly to the handle and attach them with the provided retaining screws.
Lightweight
The Samburu spear's lightweight (only 2 lbs!) gives it several advantages over other, more ordinary spears. You can easily carry two, perhaps even three of them at a time, and you can have extended practice sessions without unduly taxing your arm or shoulder muscles.
Penetration
The word is "Awesome" and it hardly begins to describe the penetration of a well thrown Samburu spear. You see, the penetration of most spears is limited to the length of their spear head because the friction of their wooden shafts entering the target quickly stops their forward progress. In contrast the Samburu spear utilizes a short, thin spear blade attached to a very long slender steel shaft. This design virtually eliminates the momentum robbing friction of a wooden handle and allows the spear to take maximum advantage of its overall weight and velocity.
Extreme Accuracy
The Samburu spear can be thrown further with greater accuracy than any other spear. One of the reasons for this is its fantastic length to weight ratio. Weighing 2 lbs and measuring 7 feet in length allows it to be thrown further with less physical effort without having to compensate as much for the "rainbow" trajectory associated with shorter, heavier spears. The unique, 3 piece construction of the Samburu spear also contributes to its accuracy. You see, when properly thrown, the long steel spear head and butt spike gently undulate up and down, keeping the spear on course much like a modern rifle bullet spinning on its axis.
Hunting
We think our Samburu spear could be described as the 300 Winchester Magnum of the spear world. It can be used at long range, flies straight, has a flat trajectory, hits hard and penetrates deep. And, just like the 300 Win Mag, it can be used to take any animal in North America. Deer, bear, wild boar, elk, moose and caribou can all be cleanly harvested by a well thrown spear. However, just a word of caution: until you have actually witnessed its fantastic killing power and penetration, be extra careful when hunting with dogs as the Samburu spear, like a good broadhead from a powerful bow, can easily pass through even a thick, stout target and exit with unforeseen, lethal results.
Maintenance and Care
While extremely lethal, the Samburu spear is rather thin and delicate. To protect its thin spear blade from damage while practicing, we suggest you follow the Samburu example and reverse your spear and throw it butt first. Never deliberately throw your Samburu spear blade first into a wooden target, stump or tree as it will require considerable time and careful attention to extract it undamaged (just like a broadhead arrow does). Instead, we suggest you use hay bales, and tightly bundled cardboard boxes that have been flattened. These soft backstops will absorb hundreds of throws and leave your spears undamaged.
We've made our Samburu spear as tough as possible, however, they are rather delicate by nature. If you bend your spear shaft or butt spike, it can be easily straightened in a vise or with a hammer. The tough hickory handle of your spear will, like a tomahawk handle, eventually break, so please be prepared to replace it.
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