Lance Heads

AnselMatthewsofVillalar · Wed Feb 19, 2003 2:48 pm

Does anyone know where to find functional lance heads to fit a 1.25" 9' pole?

WaaaghBoss · Post by **WaaaghBoss** » Wed Feb 19, 2003 3:20 pm

Ditto! What kind of lance heads are you looking for? Coronel or sharp? I've been looking for coronel ends for a while with no luck, going to have to be custom made.
~Kevin

AnselMatthewsofVillalar · Wed Feb 19, 2003 5:01 pm

I prefer sharp heads. Preferably either a diamond-type heads or a stout leaf-shaped head.

Patrick · Post by **Patrick** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 6:20 pm

www.jastown.com has two types of lance heads. They are rough forged, so if you want fancy shiny, you will have to look elsewhere. I have been pleased with the service I got when ordering from them.

-Patrick

ironmongermisc · Post by **ironmongermisc** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 10:28 pm

your link does not work,,

Galileo · Post by **Galileo** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 11:36 pm

Worked just fine for me.

Jeffrey Hedgecock · Post by **Jeffrey Hedgecock** » Fri Feb 28, 2003 1:32 am

While I have nothing but good things to say about JAS Townsend, their service and products, the "lance" heads they sell wouldn't make you very happy for making a medieval lance. They're really intended as 18th century spear heads -- the kind revolutionary officers carried on foot. At 20" long, I wouldn't want one on the end of my lance. You should look for one that is more like 10-12" long overall. Lance heads should really be rather short, but stout, especially if your after something from the 13th-16th centuries.

I'd suggest trying CAS Iberia. I'm a dealer and in perusing their catalog, they have several pretty good candidates. They're not quite as cheap as the ones from Townsend, but they are way more appropriate.

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