dispelling Myths about medieval Combat

[Steve]

(26 May 2013, 01:34)Mandlaka Wrote: It can also be very easily transformed into a nasty short spear that is longer than an assegai. Even a small 2 inch blade will do horrible damage when attached to a staff. Hence the 6 broom handles I have at home ready along with my regular set of kitchen knives...

I haven't made one of these, but I have previously attached a pruning saw blade to a wooden pole and I found that a couple of short screws and a good binding with well stretched insulation tape made a VERY strong job of it.

Cheap kitchen knives with thick blades and riveted handles can be had for a few quid, well worth having in the store room.