Cold Steel MAA English Bill Spear-Hook 24.5 in. This ancient forestry tool was used by peasants to hook creeping vines and hard-to-reach branches clear foliage and - when necessary - even lop heavy limbs from trees. It didn't take much imagination to see the fighting applications of this heavy duty tool. As it saw more and more use in combat the Bill began to evolve into a dedicated fighter. Its next incarnation with its sharpened edges and hooking blades was fast agile and ferocious. A good Bill in the right hands could hook entangle thrust stab slice and chop with equal ease and oppose even heavily armed and mounted opponents. An armed force wielding row after row of these weapons was fearsome to beholdOur English Bill represents the highest quality battlefield evolution of this formidable tool. With a fully sharpened battle-ready blade spike and hook supported by an extra deep steel socket and our stout Boar Spear shaft. Specifications for Cold Steel MAA English Bill Spear-Hook: Manufacturer: Cold Steel Overall Length: 89.5 in Blade Length: 24.5 in Blade Material: 1055 Carbon Steel Handle Length: 65 in Handle Material: Ash Wood Weight: 81.1 oz Handle Finish: Ash Wood Features of Cold Steel MAA English Bill Spear-Hook: 1055 Carbon Steel 65" Ash Wood Handle 24 1/2 Head Height 89 1/2 Overall Length 9" Wide Package Contents: Cold Steel MAA English Bill Spear-Hook Cold Steel CS-89MEN: MAA English Bill Spear-Hook 24.5 in