This is an excellent hunting spear to be used in hand only. I doubt that it would throw well and doesn't have enough mass for deep penetration. The blade is razor sharp and it takes a lot of effort to dull it. The spear is very well balanced and light weight.

My purposes for this weapon is for realistic martial arts training. The weight, balance and flow of this weapon is great for combat. You will have too dull the edge to train with it. The weapon can easily, accidentilly, cut you to the bone. 5 stars