Cold Steel MAA Wing Spear 24in. Head Length. Its blade is wide and sharp enough to almost double as a pole arm while its pronounced wings can be used to trap and pin an opponent's limbs snag his shield and parry and entangle his weapons. After countless hours of sparring and experimentation our company President Lynn Thompson and his training partners found many subtle nuances to this surprisingly versatile weapon. Lynn found that the more time you spend "making it your own" the more great opportunities present themselves when sparring and fighting. The head of the Winged Spear even made an effective parrying dagger and short sword on its ownIf you train in Martial Arts study battlefield arts or have a passion for historical re-enactment we heartily recommend purchasing a Winged Spear by Cold Steel. Specifications for Cold Steel MAA Wing Spear: Manufacturer: Cold Steel Overall Length: 89 in Blade Length: 24 in Blade Finish: Black Blade Material: 1055 Carbon Steel Weight: 82.1 oz Handle Length: 65 in Handle Material: Ash Wood Handle Color: Black Handle Finish: Ash Wood Quantity: 1 Knife Application: Fixed Blade Package Contents: Cold Steel MAA Wing Spear Cold Steel CS-95MW: MAA Wing Spear 24in. Head Length