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ZULU IKLWA SPEAR

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The Zulu “Iklwa” is the famous short shafted, large bladed spear that carved out one of the greatest early African nations.

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in stock: 2 pcsItem physically stored in our Warehouse in Kadan, Delivery date 15-Jun at your place

52,00 €
42,98 € excl. VAT

ZULU IKLWA SPEAR

Please note: This is just an ornamental item, not intended for real use!

As weapons, the Zulu warrior carried the iklwa stabbing spear (losing one could result in execution) and a club or cudgel fashioned from dense hardwood known in Zulu as the iwisa, usually called the knobkerrie or knobkerry English and knopkierie in Afrikaans, for beating an enemy in the manner of a mace. Zulu officers often carried the half-moon-shaped Zulu ax, but this weapon was more of a symbol to show their rank. The iklwa – so named because of the sucking sound it made when withdrawn from a human body – with its long 25 centimetres (9.8 in) and broad blade was an invention of Shaka that superseded the older thrown ipapa (so named because of the "pa-pa" sound it made as it flew through the air). It could theoretically be used both in melee and as a thrown weapon, but warriors were forbidden in Shaka's day from throwing it, which would disarm them and give their opponents something to throw back. Moreover, Shaka felt it discouraged warriors from closing into hand-to-hand combat.

Used with a cowhide shield this spear, sized for a deadly underhand stabbing fighting style, is said to be named for the sound it made as it entered the enemy. High carbon tempered steel. Brass wire reinforced socket, wood shaft.

The Zulu “Iklwa” is a must for history buffs or collectors of military weapons.

  • Total length approx. 127cm
  • Length of the metal tip of the spear about 50cm
  • Length of the handle winding made of brass wire approx. 11.5cm
  • Length of the blade 34.5cm
  • Length of the socket approx. 15cm
  • The spear blade is about 62mm wide at its widest point
  • The striking edge (cutting edge) is approx. 0.9mm thick
  • The spear is ideally balanced = the center of gravity is approximately in the middle of the handle
  • Total weight approx. 1090 g
  • Diameter of the socket approx. 18.8mm (min.) and 31.8mm (max.)
  • Diameter of the wooden pole approx. 32.3mm

A premium-quality product made by Windlass Steelcrafts®

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