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What is the proper way to make a spear with a fixed blade to prevent breaking as described by Vorac in his comment here?

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I think "how to make it", "what to use it for and what not for" and "how to use it" are one atomic question. – Vorac Sep 5 '12 at 13:37
Please feel free to edit :) – Russell Steen♦ Sep 5 '12 at 13:41

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Personally I wouldn't! You run the risk of losing/breaking your blade.

Better to use the blade to sharpen a stick and fire harden the tip (till it goes brown, not black) it or attach something you don't mind loosing like a flint napped blade.

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I concur. BTW it is strange how many videos and web pages are out there, detailing in length how you should sharpen a stick. lol – Vorac Oct 2 '12 at 7:32
I agree, if you're put in a position where you need to make a spear, it's probably a bad situation, and a good knife can be your best friend when you're alone in the woods. – Adrien Delessert Oct 4 '12 at 15:29

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