SONG Dynasty Military Spear (960 - 1270 AD)

Song Dynasty Spear is one of the major battlefield pole arms during the Song Dynasty in the wars against the Liao and Jin empires.  Close to 30 cm (1 ")  in total length.  With a sharp 4-sided tip, this military spear is capable of both thrusting and slashing action. It. come with a reinforced collar at the junction between the socket and tip, 

LK Chen creates a 1:1 replica of this important ancient military weapon.

Length:  29.6 cm (11.6")

Socket Inner Diameter: 21 mm

202 grams (7.13 oz)

Recommended for a 2.2 - 2.6 meter (7' 6" - 8' 6") long wax wood pole. 

Investment/lost wax casting with 1045 carbon steel.  

Investment casting (also known as lost-wax casting in the art world), is the oldest known metal-forming technique.  The key benefits are versatility, accuracy, repeatability, and integrity, and the wax can be reused.  It is more expensive than other casting methods; however, it can incorporate intricate contours and the end components are near perfect, so they require little or no rework once cast.

1045 carbon steel.

Element Percentage

Fe         98.7

C           0.45

Mn        0.8

S           0.05

P           0.04