10-30-2008, 02:45 PM
The "wings" on the spear-head would prevent over penetration of a thrust, but it has also been mooted that they would allow a certain amount of fencing-like activity. Enemy spears could be caught or deflected using the wings, also shield-rims could be hooked and pulled to the side. A spear head of that size and length of blade could certainly be used to cut as well as thrust.
Martin
Fac me cocleario vomere!
Fac me cocleario vomere!