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Cold Steel Assegai Spear with Short Shaft

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 427 ratings
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  • Modern cold forging - a process pioneered by Cold Steel
  • Made from SK-5 medium carbon steel
  • Heat treated and drawn to a tough spring temper, and designed to flex or bend under impact forces rather than breaking or shattering
  • Choice of two different premium American Ash shafts, and comes complete with a durable Secure-Ex Sheath
  • Specifications - Overall Length: 38 inches; Weigh: 27.2 ounces
  • Blade Length: 13-1/3" (Head) - 38"
  • Steel: SK5 Medium Carbon

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The spear is one of man’s oldest, reliable weapons. Early examples were no more than sticks or poles with fire hardened points, but as man learned how to knap flint cast bronze and forge metals, spears quickly evolved. With modern cold-forging - a process pioneered by Cold Steel - we are now able to offer high performance modern spears at affordable prices. Our Zulu Assegai [as-uh-gahy] are made from SK-5 medium carbon steel, heat treated and drawn to a tough spring temper, and designed to flex or bend under impact forces rather than breaking or shattering. The Assegai blade is available with a choice of two different premium American Ash shafts (A shorter model for thrusting or a full length throwing shaft), and comes complete with a durable Secure-Ex® sheath.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the appearance, sharpness and value of the spear. For example, they mention it's a cool spear for a reasonable price, the metal is sharp and it'll be an effective working weapon. They also like the quality. That said, opinions are mixed on handle, weight, ease of assembly, and fit.

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106 customers mention89 positive17 negative

Customers like the quality of the spear. They mention it's a formidable piece of steel, sharp, and strong. They also appreciate the solid handle and the blade is long and sharp. Overall, most are happy with the finished product and say it makes a good house weapon or use in the yard.

"...Final length: 38 inches.The sheath seems to perform its function perfectly - snug fit and total protection.Pros:..." Read more

"This is one big wicked spear head. Sharp and should be very strong. It dwarfs my CS Bushman which I have mounted on a shaft...." Read more

"...Pros...perfect walking cane length for my neighborhood.....So Cal. Coyotes in my yard, neighbors cats and small dogs occasionally victims...." Read more

"...The staff is a nice wood, with a darker finish than the pics depicts...not a huge problem...." Read more

55 customers mention48 positive7 negative

Customers like the sharpness of the spear. They say the metal is sharp and the wood is hard. Customers also say the spear is functional and pre sharpened.

"...heavier and sturdier than I had expected - fairly thick stock and razor sharp...." Read more

"This is one big wicked spear head. Sharp and should be very strong. It dwarfs my CS Bushman which I have mounted on a shaft...." Read more

"...They come totally blunt and low quality steel. This spear was razor sharp, it actually shaves hair...." Read more

"...and is barely noticeable.The sheath is so well tuned that the security strap can be released and the..." Read more

20 customers mention20 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the spear. They mention that it has a nice spearhead, the blade looks awesome, and the sheath is fantastic. Some say that the spear is sturdy and will get the job done.

"I got this pretty fast, packing was pretty fine. The sheath is fantasic it fits like a glove on the head, with a little bit of wiggle room to allow..." Read more

"...Finished and assembled, the thing feels nice and looks wicked...." Read more

"...The blade looks awesome and it's razor sharp. The sheath fits great even with the handle on!..." Read more

"shipped quickly as described. Heavy. Nice. was a gift, my adult son loved it. Definitely not a toy." Read more

17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the sporting goods. They say it's an inexpensive working weapon, and mention it'll last a long time. Customers also appreciate the modern, economical manufacturing processes that produce highly effective products.

"...I like how Cold Steel brings modern, economical manufacturing processes to produce highly effective edged weapons...." Read more

"Well made at a good price. Perfect for rabid dogs / hiking / wild cats I guess and hogs I guess...." Read more

"...This spear is a typical Cold Steel product, an inexpensive working weapon that requires that you attach the handle (two wood screws) and do the..." Read more

"The spear head is exactly what I was looking for, and the price was excellent, however, the product description said "with short shaft"...." Read more

32 customers mention19 positive13 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the spear. Some mention that it fits in well with their collection, has a nice sheath, and a good balance. However, others say that the sheathe does not quite fit the head and the retention strap is a bit too short.

"...Pros:Amazing steel headHandy sizeGood balanceNice sheathCons:Just adequate shaft..." Read more

"...Nice wood, but way to short to do anything with, just grab a dowel from home depot. good hunting!" Read more

"This is one big wicked spear head. Sharp and should be very strong. It dwarfs my CS Bushman which I have mounted on a shaft...." Read more

"...The sheath is fantasic it fits like a glove on the head, with a little bit of wiggle room to allow ease with removal...." Read more

14 customers mention9 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the weight of the sporting goods. Some mention it's fairly portable, lightweight, and easy to carry on trail walks. However, others say it'd be perfect for trail use as a lighter, with the plastic handle it is too top heavy, and the shaft is way too thick at the tip, causing it not to fit in the sheath right.

"Amazing product!The spear head is heavier and sturdier than I had expected - fairly thick stock and razor sharp...." Read more

"...It is a bit on the heavy side and would be perfect for trail use as a lighter metal alloy." Read more

"shipped quickly as described. Heavy. Nice. was a gift, my adult son loved it. Definitely not a toy." Read more

"...Plus it's easy to tote while in the briar thicket. My hunting buddy is starting to get envious, so I just bought him one too...." Read more

11 customers mention7 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of assembly of the sporting goods. Some find it very easy to assemble, simple, and ready right out of the box. However, others say it's more of a hazard to assembling and hard to snap in place.

"...The problem was there was no "how to guide" with the package. Its pretty simple......but i made a big mistake...." Read more

"...Retention strap a bit too short, hard to snap in place.Pros...perfect walking cane length for my neighborhood.....So Cal...." Read more

"...X sheets which is very nice all disassembled of course but easily put together by putting the shaft into the blade pre-drilling to simple holes..." Read more

"...This is a gift for someone else LOL. However it is very easy to assemble...." Read more

10 customers mention3 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the handle. Some mention it has an adequate handle, while others say the short handle supplied was totally inadequate. Some customers also mention that the spear came without a handle or with the handle not being attached to the head.

"...quite sturdy for how light it is. Long story short I wish it had a long handle.G" Read more

"The short handle supplied was totally inadequate, but I bought a $5.00 straight shovel handle made of 5+ feet of ash at my local big hardware..." Read more

"...for a survival knife and spear, it holds a razor edge, has a usable hollow handle that I cord wrapped, doesn't bend, comes with a fire starter and wo..." Read more

"Did not like the handle provided. But, very happy with the finished product. See piuture." Read more

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KChow
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing and scary!
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2015
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Amazing product!

The spear head is heavier and sturdier than I had expected - fairly thick stock and razor sharp. I was expecting a lighter gauge steel but was pleasantly surprised by the heft of the head. For up-close self-defense without a firearm, it would be hard to imagine anything more devastating or effective.

That said - the shaft is just okay. A part of me feels that an awesome head such as this deserves a better shaft. But for the price, the package is hard to beat. I had to sand down the tip of the shaft to get it to seat deeper into the socket of the head. My sanding efforts resulted in the shaft seating an inch deeper than before the sanding - better, but not perfect. There is still a one inch gap between the bottom of the socket and the end of the tapered tip of shaft. That's no big deal as I wrapped that area (along with the bottom end of the shaft) with grip tape. Final length: 38 inches.

The sheath seems to perform its function perfectly - snug fit and total protection.

Pros:

Amazing steel head
Handy size
Good balance
Nice sheath

Cons:

Just adequate shaft
Requires some sanding to make shaft fit deeper into socket

Final thoughts: An amazing product! I like how Cold Steel brings modern, economical manufacturing processes to produce highly effective edged weapons. And make no mistake about that - this is solely a weapon, with no other non-weapon applications that I can think of. So why would anybody NEED something like this? I guess a lot of people use them for hunting. But boy, I can think of far more humane ways to dispatch an animal. As for me, I would feel fairly secure going into the woods with just one of these.
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Desert Dog
5.0 out of 5 stars Cold Steel Assegai Spear
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2015
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This is one big wicked spear head. Sharp and should be very strong. It dwarfs my CS Bushman which I have mounted on a shaft. I noticed a number of people complaining that the sheath does not fit when mounted on a shaft. It's a kydex sheath! Warm it with a hair drier or heat gun carefully and it can be shaped to smoothly accommodate the slight bulk of the shaft. Note also that there are two little bumps that lock the blade in the sheath. Modify them if you want the sheath to slip off very easily!. The nylon strap will hold the sheath on without them of course. The short shaft seems well finished for a working tool. That is, it's not glossy or super smooth but would certainly do well if you want it for a close quarters hog spear. I am thinking of making a longer shaft of hickory or white oak. The screws for mounting the head are rather tiny, but slightly larger screws should be easy to find in any hardware store.
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5.0 out of 5 stars So many knives or edge weapons i have bought on the internet have left me disappointed. They come totally blunt and low quality
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2016
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I have been looking for a hunting spear for some time and this was sort of an impulsive buy but totally worth it. So many knives or edge weapons i have bought on the internet have left me disappointed. They come totally blunt and low quality steel. This spear was razor sharp, it actually shaves hair. It came covered in honing oil in the case which when i put it back in the case it gets covered again and seems to prevent rusting. The handle is the only part that isn't ideal but it came as described. Nice wood, but way to short to do anything with, just grab a dowel from home depot. good hunting!
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SoCalBill
4.0 out of 5 stars Quality good
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2024
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Cons
..Sheath fits too tight. A little file work on the sheath nubs will fix that. Retention strap a bit too short, hard to snap in place.

Pros...perfect walking cane length for my neighborhood.....So Cal. Coyotes in my yard, neighbors cats and small dogs occasionally victims. 20 minutes away from my house..."wilderness" area hiking, biking etc where mountain lions have attacked folks and killed two people not too long ago. This "cane" will be effective if ever needed.
I'll make a protective walking tip for mine..
Big plus...it came paper.shaving sharp with a light protective coating.
Note, the lion attacks were from behind..victims were stalked, not confronted.
PS... my wood handle fit perfectly. It can easily be replaced, if required.
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The magic turtle
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic. Had some trouble, learn from my mistake
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2012
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I got this pretty fast, packing was pretty fine. The sheath is fantasic it fits like a glove on the head, with a little bit of wiggle room to allow ease with removal. The staff is a nice wood, with a darker finish than the pics depicts...not a huge problem. The problem was there was no "how to guide" with the package. Its pretty simple......but i made a big mistake. I inserted the shaft the wrong direction(not the wrong end of the shalft) The blade was jammed on the shaft. So i tried to hit the shaft with a hammer(trying to push the wood out). Then i grabbed the hilt of the head, but my hand slipped and i cut my hand pretty good. I managed to pull it apart...this time useing cut proof gloves.
Note.. keep the sheath on, and then add the shaft, if the sheath does not fit right, simple turn the shaft 180 degress.
This is a great buy, great product.
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5.0 out of 5 stars which is not a perfect conical shape
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2015
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A formidable piece of steel, period. The much written about ill fitting shaft can be remedied by looking into the tapered blade opening where the handle inserts and ascertaining the true shape, which is not a perfect conical shape. It is shaped more like an acorn at the blade end and round at the handle end. You can use sharp pocket knife by standing the blade of the knife on edge against the tapered part of the handle and "Shave" the taper to fit the inside of the blade taper. This will take some time but when you're done, the fit is snug and exact, and then pre-drill two screw holes into the handle (don't go too deep) and use the screws that came with the spear. If you pull the screws through a bar of soap or wax they will screw in easily and won't split your shaft.The result is one rock solid beast of a spear. "The things that don't kill you better run like Hell"
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Luciano Angelo
5.0 out of 5 stars Maneggiare con cura .
Reviewed in Italy on August 30, 2022
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Lama affilatissima, ho sostituito il manico con uno più lungo perchè a caccia è pericoloso infilzare un cinghiale a distanza ravvicinata. Ottimo prodotto.
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Dave
5.0 out of 5 stars Just as advertised!
Reviewed in Canada on October 14, 2017
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Very NICE, fashioned a longer shaft though. Threw it a couple times at my knife throwing target and it held up very well. This will be my bear medicine while camping...can't legally carry here.
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Stargazer2893
5.0 out of 5 stars Ein Muss für jeden Speersammler....
Reviewed in Germany on November 10, 2015
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Was soll man sonst von Cold Steel erwarten...die Speerspitze ist TOP verarbeitet und die Secure-Ex Scheide ist mit eines der besten Scheiden-Systeme die ich bis dato kenne (sicherer Sitz & Passform) = Nicht wundern wenn der Schaft eingesetzt ist sitzt sie ein wenig fest, aber ein kurzer Ruck und der Speer ist einsatzbereit (und bitte auf die Griffmarkierungen der Scheide achten; sonst gibt's einen Schnitt in die Handfläche;)
Einziges Manko: der Schaft färbt bei Gebrauch und nassen Händen ordentlich ab, da das Holz nicht naturbelassen ist, sondern dunkel gefärbt wurde. Also nicht wundern, wenn nach Nutzung die Hände ausehen als wenn man sie in Nutella gebadet hat:D ...aber Cold Steel ist ja auch für Ihren Stahl & die Verarbeitung von Metall bekannt und nicht für Holzarbeiten...einfach mit feinem Schmiergelpapier drüber und dann mit leichter Seifenlauge abwischen und danach wieder ölen.
Wer einen kostengünstigen und einsatzbereiten Speer sucht der macht mit diesem Produkt nicht's falsch....Zugreifen!
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5.0 out of 5 stars WOW, this is one serious spear.
Reviewed in Canada on December 10, 2020
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Not suitable for hunting but as a wall decoration in the bedroom it's perfect. The sheath has a couple of click-down molded nubs that lock the spear head in place and make it very difficult to unsheath. Since it also has a safety snap-on strap the nubs aren't needed and I filed them down quite a bit. Now the sheath removes with a swipe of the arm. When attaching the head make sure that the beveled part of the shaft is face up then slam the shaft and head, butte down, into the floor several times to firmly seat the head. The wood is quite hard so drilling pilot holes for the provided screws is recommended. The blade is long, sharp, and dangerous. As I said earlier, perfect for the bedroom.
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Olli
5.0 out of 5 stars Super Produkt, mit kleiner Einschränkung
Reviewed in Germany on August 3, 2017
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Die Verarbeitung und Qualität der Speerspitze ist sehr gut. Ein Nachteil, den man sich durch den sehr guten Stahl erkauft, ist, dass sie rosten kann und deshalb eingeölt werden sollte. Dafür ist es ein "unzerstörbarer" Stahl. Die Scheide ist sehr gut. Größter Kritikpunkt ist der Stiel. Er sieht etwas billig aus und bietet nicht viel Halt da er sehr dünn und glatt ist. Er ist so vorgeformt, dass er in die Speerspitze passt. Leider passt die Speerspitze dann nicht mehr in die Scheide. Wer sich die Mühe macht und sich einen guten griffigen Stiel aus dem Baumarkt holt und anpasst, hat eine erstklassige Waffe. Kleiner Tipp: Eine Gesamtlänge von 115cm finde ich sehr gut.
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