Roman pilum with light wooden shaft

Roman Pilum with Wooden Shaft or throwing spear is a typical form of the Roman pilum, made from hand-forged steel and screwed in the middle, including the depicted wooden shaft made of light ash wood.

The Roman pilum is a throwing weapon used by Roman legionaries. It is a long spear with a heavy, pointed metal tip that was connected to a wooden shaft. The pilum was designed to penetrate the enemy's armor upon throwing and cause maximum damage.

An interesting feature of the pilum is that it was constructed to bend upon impact, making it difficult for the enemy to throw it back or use it. This weapon played an important role in Roman military tactics and contributed to the effectiveness of the legions in battle.

Material: forged carbon steel
Wooden shaft made of light ash wood
Total length: 215 cm
Total weight: approx. 2.2 kg
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