Any knife enthusiasts?

[Jason14h]

Originally Posted by Sliver

I don't need a plan B if the spear is good. I think I saw this in a movie. I'm confident I have the technique correct.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Edge_(1997_film)

Re watch it not as easy as you think !

[DoubleF]

Originally Posted by Sliver

Yeah, the one I posted has a sheath and it is shaped like a walking stick, which I'd use it as just so it's handy for it's alternate use. Still don't know if that's legal, though. I might risk it. I think I'm worth it.

Yeah either way, there might be criminal code concerns even if the intention isn't to go after people with it. If you're still proceeding forward, maybe something less conspicuous and lance-like like a Makila?

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by DoubleF

Yeah either way, there might be criminal code concerns even if the intention isn't to go after people with it. If you're still proceeding forward, maybe something less conspicuous and lance-like like a Makila?

Oh neat, I love that. I'll see if I can find one online. I have found some spear tips as well, so if I sense a bear around I might be able to affix the spear to the Makila in time. Never heard of that thing, but it seems bad ass af.

[DoubleF]

Originally Posted by Sliver

Oh neat, I love that. I'll see if I can find one online. I have found some spear tips as well, so if I sense a bear around I might be able to affix the spear to the Makila in time. Never heard of that thing, but it seems bad ass af.

Alternate spelling is Makhila.

https://makhila.com/en/order-makhila/

Crazy pricey, but it's basically a functional museum piece. Even has UNESCO recognition. Custom to your height, weight, your initials and motto of choice engraved into it... Petty cool

Price might make you go back to investigation of spears again.

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by DoubleF

Alternate spelling is Makhila.

https://makhila.com/en/order-makhila/

Crazy pricey, but it's basically a functional museum piece. Even has UNESCO recognition. Custom to your height, weight, your initials and motto of choice engraved into it... Petty cool

Price might make you go back to investigation of spears again.

Good lord, man. I'm not paying that much for a stick haha. Very cool though.

[DoubleF]

Originally Posted by Sliver

Good lord, man. I'm not paying that much for a stick haha. Very cool though.

I had no clue that's how expensive they were when the idea popped up at first. My bad.

But reading up on then makes me want to consider getting one one day and mounting it on my wall as a neat and unique discussion piece. Lol.

[indes]

https://vikingwoodsplitter.com/?v=3e8d115eb4b3

No harm in carrying something around to split wood. You'll look fantastic with a sword belt, and don't forget the added caloric burn of the weight!

[Doctorfever]

Sliver, what if the bear just swats the spear to the side? Your crouched down on the ground like a meatball. You would be lunch.

[Misterpants]

Originally Posted by Sliver

Good lord, man. I'm not paying that much for a stick haha. Very cool though.

Man, you are getting dangerously close to LARPing as a wizard.

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by Misterpants

Man, you are getting dangerously close to LARPing as a wizard.

Sliver riding in the Bow Valley at night, bravely vanquishing any bear he encounters with his spear of deathtany.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Sliver

Anybody know the legality of carrying a spear while hiking in Canmore/Banff?

I've had my eye on this one: https://www.bladescanada.com/United-...961?cPath=518&

It has been sold out for a while, though. Anybody know where else you can pick up a good spear?

This is how you ####ing post on a message board.

####ing well done.

We are watching an artist at work.

[BlackArcher101]

Originally Posted by Wormius

It might literally be worth buying tickets to Tokyo and going to the kitchen district.

2 years later, finally doing just that. Will be spending a good part of a day in October in that area doing my best to fill a suitcase.

[Wormius]

Originally Posted by Doctorfever

Sliver, what if the bear just swats the spear to the side? Your crouched down on the ground like a meatball. You would be lunch.

I feel like it would be easier for him to just go hiking in full punk mode with those spikey dog collars wrapped all over his body. There’s a reason no one messes with porcupines.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Wormius

I feel like it would be easier for him to just go hiking in full punk mode with those spikey dog collars wrapped all over his body. There’s a reason no one messes with porcupines.

I can't believe he doesn't have a 4x4 rascal, he could joist bears

[Sliver]

Well, just got the notification the spear is back in stock for anybody looking for a good defensive hiking spear:

https://www.bladescanada.com/United-...l-Spear-UC2961

Still hard to figure out if it's legal, but I'm going to chance it. Have some big hikes coming up. Also just heard there was an aggressive bear in Canmore over the weekend. No way I'm walking around without a weapon.

[OutOfTheCube]

I'd say you're probably several magnitudes more likely to injure or kill yourself (or someone else) with the spear than be attacked by a bear.

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by OutOfTheCube

I'd say you're probably several magnitudes more likely to injure or kill yourself (or someone else) with the spear than be attacked by a bear.

I'm a grown man. I'm not going to be flailing a spear around and injuring somebody ffs.

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by Sliver

I'm a grown man. I'm not going to be flailing a spear around and injuring somebody ffs.

Please make sure one of your kids has their cell phone videoing you at all times.

Just in case.

[DoubleF]

Originally Posted by bizaro86

Please make sure one of your kids has their cell phone videoing you at all times.

Just in case.

And/or go pro mounted on the spear?

[DownInFlames]

Originally Posted by Sliver

I'm a grown man. I'm not going to be flailing a spear around and injuring somebody ffs.

(disappointed)