Zulu stabbing spear with handforged broad blade as used for war

Shaka of the Zulu invented a shorter-style assegai which had a larger, broader blade. This weapon was known as the iklwa or ixwa – for the sound that was heard as it was withdrawn from the victim's wound – and was used as a stabbing weapon during mêlée attacks. The traditional assegai was not discarded but was used for a softening range attack on enemy formations before closing in for close quarters battle with the iklwa. This tactical combination originated during Shaka's military reforms

The Zulu "Iklwa" is a must for history buffs or collectors of military weapons, length is 1,46 and broadblade is 65cm in lentgh, hardwood shaft connected with beautifull handforged blade and some decoration, see pics for detail. Blade is quite sharp and some edge dings, this spear is very old and they are not made anymore today in this method