The Samburu tribe inhabits Kenya's rugged northern frontier and consists of 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 'Lmurran,' are particularly impressive as they never cut their long braided hair and decorate their faces and torsos in beautifully intricate patterns using a cosmetic mixture made from animal fat and red ochre.
Since their flocks and herds are constantly menaced by predators and subject to raids by lawless 'Shiftas' (bandits) from Somalia, they seldom venture outside their 'Kraals' (a kind of makeshift hut) without being thoroughly armed.
In fact, no warrior worthy of his name would think of being caught without his spears.
The Samburu warrior's seven-foot-long throwing spear is the most advanced, state-of-the-art spear of its type on the planet.
With this extraordinary spear, warriors routinely dispatch marauding leopards, lions, and even firearm-toting bandits at unheard-of distances.
Each of our Samburu spears breaks down into three components: the spearhead itself, permanently welded to a thick steel shaft; the counterbalancing butt spike, also known as the shoe, which is used as an alternative point for practice throwing, preserving the actual spear blade itself for more serious work; and the black, U.S.-made hickory handle with a double taper connecting the head and shoe.
The Samburu spears come unassembled for ease of transportation.
All you have to do is fit the blade and butt spike tightly to the handle and attach them with the provided retaining screws.
They come complete with a Secure-Ex sheath.
These spears could be described as the 300 Winchester Magnum of the spear world.
They can be used at long range, fly straight, have a flat trajectory, hit hard, and penetrate deep.
Like the 300 Win Mag, they can be used to take any animal in North America.
NOTE: We've made our Samburu spears as tough as possible.
However, if you bend your spear shaft or 'shoe' (butt spike), it can be easily straightened in a vise or with a hammer, and the tough hickory handle of your spear can eventually break, so please be prepared to replace it.
