The Samburu who inhabit Kenya's rugged northern frontier are a tall, lean people who eke out a living as semi-nomadic herders of sheep, goats, donkeys, camels and cattle. The warriors of the tribe, known as Lmuran, are particularly impressive: They never cut their long braided hair and decorate their faces and torsos with beautifully intricate patterns using a cosmetic mixture made from animal fat and red ocher. Since their flocks and herds are constantly menaced by predators and subject to raids by lawless shiftas (bandits), they seldom venture outside their kraal (a fenced homestead) without being thoroughly armed. In fact, no warrior worthy of this name would think of being caught without his spear. The Samburu warrior's seven-foot throwing spear is the most advanced, state-of-the-art spear of its type on the planet. With this extraordinary weapon, warriors routinely dispatch marauding leopards, lions and even gun-toting bandits at unheard-of distances. It could be described as the .300 Winchester Magnum of the spear world. It can be used at long range, fly straight, have a flat trajectory, hit hard and penetrate deep. Each of Cold Steels Samburu spears breaks down into three sectional components: - First, the spearhead which is permanently welded to a thick steel shaft; - second, the counterbalancing butt spike also known as the shoe which can be used as an alternative point for practicing throwing, thus preserving the actual blade for more serious occasions; - third, the black U.S.-made hickory handle with its double taper connecting head and shoe. The Samburu spear comes unassembled for ease of transportation. All you have to do is fit the spearhead and butt spike tightly to the handle and fasten them together with the provided retaining screws. The delivery also includes a black Secure-Ex sheath.