Coldsteel Boar Spear Review & Test : Tactical

[@tom_olofsson]

That's the beauty of a softer steel. It bends rather than shattering. Thanks for showing us how to do it.

[@cbr600rrturbo]

haha anytime my man

[@-MCMLXXII-]

The cross bar on the spear head is meant to block a charging animal from pushing up the shaft and goring the wielder. Also, boar spears are NOT meant to be thrown. EVER. But you knew that, obviously.

[@BigMikeMcBastard]

Yep. The hunting technique is actually to get the boar to charge you, while you brace the spear and allow the boar to impale itself on the blade. That's why the shaft is so thick, too, so it doesn't snap.

[@albertbecerra]

Thanks for the tip

[@gargacaloid6601]

They were also implemented in battle a lot. During the medieval/ renaissance time period the cross bars were more commonly known as wings or lugs. Very simple but effective design for sure

[@Userius1]

You definitely wouldn't want to throw it while hunting, but consequently this video does show that it would be a very effective heavy javelin.

[@mattstrand9000]

It's a boar pike. Heavy, thick haft, crossbar, head fitted to slide down shaft before it breaks... All because you don't throw it; you brace it against a tree, let the boar charge you, it impales itself up to the crossbar and stops before killing you

[@alphanumeric1529]

My family is asleep, bro. You can't be cracking me up like this. Holy shit.

[@cbr600rrturbo]

lol

[@Pakkerotten]

what up man tac give me that proplem too have a god dude

[@Eshkanama]

Omfg hahaha

[@preparedmind101]

They got a bunch of spears now. I kinda want one...but what am I going to use it for?

[@cbr600rrturbo]

PREPAREDMIND101 for fun : )

[@zdiluswafser3484]

boar hunting

[@charlottewalnut3118]

PREPAREDMIND101 hog hunting

[@God8-O]

PREPAREDMIND101 For Fun !!!!!

[@ToonandBBfan]

Home defense

[@CanadianPrepper]

Ive had the short staff version for many years, a good last ditch narrow hallway defense item ;)

[@guisseppistrombopolis9082]

Canadian Prepper I'll just use a pistol thanks

[@lincoln5775]

@@guisseppistrombopolis9082 "last ditch" your reading comprehension is lacking.

[@adammcmillan6703]

Actually they two cross guard like appendages on the spear head were there to prevent a boar from running up the spear after it was impaled and lacerating the hunter with his tusks, especially under the thighs. The boar would build up so much momentum that it would drive itself all the way up the spear to the hunter - thus, the two cross guards.

[@moirapledger9153]

I'm trying to pick my brother's christmas present. So glad you showed both sides!

[@Oldskoolbloke]

It is meant to be a hand held thrusting spear, not really for throwing, meant to hunt medium to large game with dogs. The cross pieces are called Quillions and are there to stop a big boar chewing its way up the shaft and Tusking you (hence the thick, solid Ashwood shaft for strength)

[@DannoCrutch]

Way to take one for the troops, Tac. I've not seen too many Spear Boar Hunters, but the ones I have seen get unnervingly close to the boar.

[@cbr600rrturbo]

anytime

[@mhbuckingham]

Tac, I've been told that the 90 degree hilt things on boar spears are there to keep the boar from running up the spear after he's been stuck. You use the spear by thrusting it in the pig and then you hold the critter at the end of the spear until he croaks. away from you

[@Veldtian1]

Thanks for the review, try getting the Assegai for chucking at stumps.

[@vincentnasluchacz9328]

Sorry you bent your tip, definitely convinced me to get one. You generally don't throw spears that short, but you live and you learn!

[@alchemyacademy4642]

Still watching these old videos. 6 years later.

[@cbr600rrturbo]

You're awesome

[@disturbedlife5691]

I've been looking at these for years. They seem well built, I just decided a SOG spirit would be the way to go since you can put it on a broom handle. I got a heavy duty industrial broom handle and put a 1/4in bolt through it (the male threaded end) with a lock nut and washer and within a couple throws the steel female threads on the SOG bent the threads on the broom just enough to make an annoying rattle noise. These types are definitely for thrusting. Great vid as always Tac.

[@brianmccann666]

I have the Sog Spirit too. Plastic screw handles break. If you buy a metal screw paint shaft, it won't break or bend when thrown. But it is a novelty item at best. Not meant for serious usage... The cs maa spears are serious...

[@CraftyCleetus]

My dude intro'd with some bone mo' Murda lol hell yea

[@WeAllJuggleKnives]

Awesome spear, I got one of those, deadly as all hell, sorry about the rock bro, I'm sure you'll regrind it good as new.

[@cbr600rrturbo]

all ready to rip again

[@buckeyebunnyhunter]

I bought one about 3 years ago. Came crazy sharp. Hope to go down south and get some bacon with with this bad boy.

[@OfficialMINIm]

Kudos for the BTNH Intro! Got me hitting that subscribe button Im sorry about your spear tip lol

[@killzinshadows3767]

I can't believe this was 7 years ago

[@charlescollier7217]

How did it work out with straightening and re-sharpening? I think that matters, because hitting unintended stuff is a pretty likely thing.

[@sameold77]

That sucks Tac. Everything was going great until that rock jumped in front of your throw. Thanks for the sacrifice.

[@Vapornator]

Fucking hate when rocks do that, just jump out there and take one for the trees like that....lmao

[@ra7238]

Your the only youtuber messing about with weapons I can watch and not cringe your a funny guy keep up the good shit homie...saying that prepared mind and a couple other guys are pretty cool

[@cbr600rrturbo]

Rob Jager thanks man

[@normanscout1148]

hi tac , look's like back to the workshop one hell of a weapon though

[@cbr600rrturbo]

yup ;)

[@The69bombero]

Please always have a tourniquet with you, especially if you're by yourself out there somewhere. Good video keep up the good work

[@vincentthe1st]

i'm glad i found this hidden gem of a review

[@Seven_1865]

Love your enthusiasm! Thinking about getting one. I hope you got a new one or hammered it out!

[@stonefox9124]

The F!? I've been looking at this for purchase but u flipped that thing over and no thank u! Great review brother, thanks

[@Visiblyblue]

Great vid! Will this spear head fit a common shovel handle?

[@cbr600rrturbo]

Not totally sure but it looks like it

[@mcnultypride]

That feeling you got when your blade hit the rock.. priceless.

[@SmilingGator96]

Actually, the wings are historical to boar spears. Historically, they would be made of bone or antler and just tied on, but they than started to make them from metal. They were made so when you thrust into the charging boar, the boar would be stopped on the wings saving you from being gored.

[@sifusasdo2314]

Cool Video 👍 Thank U for the Info and the Links 👍

[@kevinthomas5270]

So you have had it 4 years now! How is it? Have you actually hunted with it?

[@noodleduk]

Great review man, your expertise and enthusiasm never fails to entertain and inform!

[@cbr600rrturbo]

high 5

[@noodleduk]

Tactical up top!

[@spikewilliams6444]

I like this channel but hearing the bone thugs n harmony clip in the beginning made me love this channel!

[@jonc4050]

Spears aren't for throwing. It's a thrusting weapon. Javelin, pilums those are for throwing. Spears are used in pike formations like Greek hoplites

[@psionicevasion]

i wonder if you can use the assegai spear shaft on this one, should lighten it up

[@realUlfricStormcloak]

That bend and the flat tip, sounds more like 1055. I feel like Sk5 would have snapped.

[@canuckknives5746]

Glad it bent and didn't snap! A hammer, a hard surface and a file! You should be able to fix it. Just bought one last week. It is a beast! Waiting on the weather to go out and test it! Well worth the 75$.

[@jong4203]

Love the bone thugs intro tac! You're officially my favorite youtuber!

[@cbr600rrturbo]

high 5!

[@alg.3236]

were you able to fix it ?

[@justicar5]

I wonder if that haft would go into the Spetznatz shovel? Lot more digging power, plus would make a kind of poleaxe...

[@WarGrrl3]

Tac, don't worry; you're still THE MAN. you rule dude.

[@cbr600rrturbo]

high 5

[@EngineerMK2004]

Can it be used as machete? I'd like a sword/spear/machete.

[@josephjenott931]

The guard at the head was actually for stoping the boar is it charged at you. Also found on other spears so that the spears would not get stuck in targets.

[@originalfallinggirl]

I have a mice problem in my apartment. Would this be effective at killing them?

[@cbr600rrturbo]

Lol this should work fine

[@llgoldstein2710]

did you get it fixed?

[@psychiatry-is-eugenics]

Heat it up and straighten it?

[@thomasn8566]

Hey Tac. That might be the craziest thing you have. What are you going to do with it???

[@scottf.3808]

Now that is a cool piece to add to a collection as love how it worked and you used it....Good stuff...

[@Asertix357]

I agree with you, I don't like that the boar spear is stamped like their special forces shovel.

[@bubba7626]

So Tac - Did you ever fix yours? I did the same crap with mine. I was able to carefully hammer it back flat and resharpen. Mine has a slight bit of a chisel tip now but I actually think thats better, especially if you hit bone. Great spear - best one I have!

[@cbr600rrturbo]

I fixed it same way

[@Kezan999]

Holy shite Tac! Thanks for this sweet Júl gift!!! Been wondering when u'd do a review of the Boar Spear(haven't watched it yet...) and saw this just now. Clicked the vid and u put Bone in the opening! 2 thumbs up!!!

[@cbr600rrturbo]

hope ya dig

[@neikotreat9326]

Man I'm not going to lie I'm so happy that I watch this video I was just about to buy this tomorrow but now that I've seen how quick to tip bent I'm thinking against it hahaha I was just practicing throwing my k-bar the other day and my friend told me that I needed to stop otherwise I might accidentally break off the tip

[@BlazinBlades]

Look at Skallagrim's last video of how he fixes a Falchion that came with the tip all bent. That's what so cool about Carbon Steel Good luck ! Blazin'Blades

[@cbr600rrturbo]

I always watch Skall

[@WollongongWacko]

that's a tough break brother. great video.

[@cbr600rrturbo]

thanks

[@realUlfricStormcloak]

I bought a Cold Steel Bushman and affixed it to the Cold Steel Eskimos stick. It took some work to get the shaft in the hole, cuz it was too big, but I got it in there after some carving. Its essentially a short spear, a javelin really, with a polypropylene shaft.

[@Dack.howaboutyou]

I like the idea, but not the artificial-shaft. ;)

[@sloanchampion85]

I'm glad I checked the video on these because I didn't know that it was just a stamped sheet metal blade....I thought it was a solid blade

[@TheElvenArcher]

The cross section is so a boar will not run all the way up the shaft and gut you. Bears pears where used by planting the blunt end on the ground and allowing the boar to run itself into the spear. Dogs where often used to get them running.

[@Nohkral]

Was it easy to straighten out the tip?

[@cbr600rrturbo]

Yes

[@Nohkral]

@@cbr600rrturbo tac you rock! Keep up the craziness!

[@rafaellastracom6411]

You got that feeling like when you notice the first big scratch on your brand new car. It sucks sure, but you can get´er back in working order. Looked like a lot of fun.

[@cbr600rrturbo]

so true

[@acote191]

I understand the purpose of the cross-bars at the bottom of the head are so when a boar charges you, he wont continue up the shaft, it keeps the user at a safe distance from the dangerous animals

[@ChangeIdeas444]

Name of song in the beginning?

[@nickreitan4019]

Thank you Tac! I have the Assegai spear and it has taken a few too many trips into some p gravel in my backyard. It's low carbon content makes it really easy to reprofile with a file.

[@cbr600rrturbo]

they are tuff

[@yaboijdizzle4209]

Subbing because of the bone thugs in the intro. Respect. Thanks for the review of the spear. Just bought one.

[@jnotlog7040]

I've descaled my GI tanto and fixed it to a hickory shaft with a split in the end for the full tang handle to slide into. Looks scary, fun to throw and will keep AHoles at a nice distance.

[@mikestone311]

"the shaft is so thick." thats what she said.

[@Optionsaregood]

Thanks, I have been looking at these, just avoid rocks etc.

[@cbr600rrturbo]

yes

[@guisseppistrombopolis9082]

Vikings WOULD throw these under certain circumstances

[@camodudemtbh7594]

that is a massive handle, straighten it out and keep throwing brother Tac.

[@noahkoenig4447]

"the shaft if so long and thick" -she

[@JimProfit357]

I own both a regular boar spear and also a boar spear's head attached to a Cold Steel Shovel hand. That makes for quite a brutal weapon at a low cost.

[@cbr600rrturbo]

nice

[@WilliamFrazier1488]

The close up when you was putting sheath on it I thought to myself thats a boar hunting shovel lol.

[@richardgrimes7712]

you should film the repair tac. im sure we would all learn something good or bad. diggin the bone intro

[@cbr600rrturbo]

aw shit I already fixed it

[@mr.delacruz559]

"JUMPING JOSEPH!!!" crack me up chief! damn rock! sorry for the lose buddy! love your channel! keep it up! I was wondering if you have herd of Prandi axes from Italy? they are built awesome and are affordable and use USA hickory.they have some bad ass designs.check out their web page. I think you would fall in love with their axes,hatchets,etc. Thanx and God bless!!

[@cbr600rrturbo]

thanks Dan

[@D_GRAYMAN84]

look into the cold steel man at arms winged spear it's one solid piece.

[@brianmccann666]

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[@cbr600rrturbo]

thanks

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[@robertpersely1722]

It would be great to see a second review after fixing. Dam, that thing is a short sword by itself. Tac needs to try it that way.

[@ArcticGator]

I really want that lance point spear they have, that thing has a wicked, wickedly sharp point

[@jackitfast]

Round that tip it would be stronger. Those are badass. Good video

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thanks for the things you do for KZbin, Tac. I just searched wild boar charging videos... Man those animals are fast! I think a sidearm would be my first choice. The spear would be a good second choice.

[@BarrySoetoro187]

It's been 4 years did that extra handle pay off? Lol!

[@kayman1049]

The most of cold steesl spears, are inspired by spears that are not to made to be thrown. The spears were often the only weapon people had in the past (effective distance advantage and much more affordable than a sword) and to throw your only weapon away wouldn't be that clever. Especially in this case: you never throw your boar hunter

[@kyarakll4os7]

Just subscribed lol. Thank for your honest input. Sucks what happened to your spear.

[@salottin]

That can be fixed... I think hehe But looks like a good product.

[@eduardosperb2009]

You look really badass with that spear!

[@leehooper9009]

Thanks for having the balls to do it Tac.

[@cbr600rrturbo]

no problemo bro

[@jdzencelowcz]

I bet U could craft a custom atlatl just for throwing.

[@sschwartz2509]

From what I’ve read, and heard those lugs on the spear are to keep a boar from running up the spear of you stabbed it through the face. Those bastards will try to kill you until one of you dies first.

[@jerrypugh1419]

Dude this was so funny. I kept going back to you saying "son of a bitch" hit a rock. HAHA!. DUDE be a comedian, you got that down!

[@alivekicking5415]

Daaaaammm Brother Tac! We appreciate your kraziness. Great video ✌

[@cbr600rrturbo]

thanks playa

[@CanadianPrepper]

You should contact rz masks for sponsorship lol

[@cbr600rrturbo]

good idea :)

[@darkdragon3571]

A thick shaft is always a good sign, but you also need a flexible tip. Enjoyed your vid though.

[@DShiflet01]

With Cold Steel, their folding/belt/boot/neck knives come really sharp, their hawks come dull, swords and the very big knives/daggers(Frontier Bowie, Scottish Dirk, etc) usually come fairly dull, machetes are hit or miss(old models came dull, newer ones come moderately sharp but frequently have a burr), and spears I have no idea, heh.

[@BrianWest58]

Too much fun! Had me cracking up but too bad she bent on ya.

[@micktait8576]

Function over beauty it is for short distance throwing and thrusting the wings are there for controlling pigs and pigs have been known to ride up the spear and bite the hunter after being impaled by the spear

[@robertlehnert4148]

Consider this as a home defense weapon with 1 - 1.5 feet cut off the shaft for use in hallways. Method, look up the bayonet chapter (1) of John Styers' _Cold Steel : Technique of Close-Combat_ 1952

[@TacticalCaveman997]

Just ordered mine. Should work perfect for boars 🐗

[@philpowell9111]

You seriously should have your own TV show

[@saraupton7503]

Love me some Tac and the reviews are awesome...even though I do buy some stuff you don't recommend. I saw what you did to that poor little United Cutlery Kommando Warhammer, but believe it or not, it's the best walking stick I've ever had, and I mean that. I do know, however, that you truly do provide a torture-test for this stuff.. If a piece of gear can withstand you, then it's good to go in any situation. If you endorse it, then I know it can withstand volcanic eruptions...fighting dinosaurs...building a Roman colosseum...premarital sex...whatever. The Cold Steel Boar Spear isn't a spear meant for throwing, though. It has the spines to prevent the boar from running up the spear (which makes it more tip-heavy...with or without the boar attached), so it's primarily a thrusting weapon. I reckon you can use it as a throwing spear. Kinda like you can use a fillet knife as a bayonet. Results may vary lol. I know you know this...but I like Cold Steel so...

[@TwattyWankers]

Not meant to be thrown. Then throws it 🤦‍♂️

[@heaththompson9028]

dude I thought you'd make a comment about the 300 Spartans cause that spear is Huge! BTW those protrusions on the side of the spear act like the top of a shovel. you step on them to drive the spear deeper bad ass