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product_id: 1591395
title: "Cold Steel Assegai Spear with Short Shaft"
price: "KSh6061"
currency: KES
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reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/1591395-cold-steel-assegai-spear-with-short-shaft
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# Premium American Ash Shaft - durable & balanced SK-5 Medium Carbon Steel - razor sharp & tough Secure-Ex Sheath - rugged protection on the go Cold Steel Assegai Spear with Short Shaft

**Price:** KSh6061
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚔️ Own the spear that blends ancient power with modern precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Cold Steel Assegai Spear with Short Shaft
- **How much does it cost?** KSh6061 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/1591395-cold-steel-assegai-spear-with-short-shaft)

## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** 38-inch overall length with perfect balance for close-quarters or hunting
- • **Ready-to-Deploy Sheath:** Durable Secure-Ex sheath ensures safe carry and quick access
- • **Unbreakable Impact Flex:** Heat-treated spring temper steel bends, never breaks under stress
- • **Customizable Shaft Options:** Choose between two premium American Ash shafts for thrusting or throwing
- • **Precision Cold Forged Blade:** Modern forging tech delivers razor-sharp, resilient spearhead

## Overview

The Cold Steel Assegai Spear with Short Shaft is a 38-inch spear crafted from SK-5 medium carbon steel, cold forged and heat treated to a spring temper for exceptional toughness and flexibility. Featuring a razor-sharp 13.3-inch blade mounted on a premium American Ash shaft, it offers a perfect balance of durability and maneuverability. Complete with a rugged Secure-Ex sheath, this spear is designed for serious enthusiasts seeking a reliable, historically inspired weapon with modern manufacturing excellence.

## Description

The spear is one of man’s oldest, reliable weapons. Early examples were no more than sticks or poles with fire hardened points, but as man learned how to knap flint cast bronze and forge metals, spears quickly evolved. With modern cold-forging - a process pioneered by Cold Steel - we are now able to offer high performance modern spears at affordable prices. Our Zulu Assegai [as-uh-gahy] are made from SK-5 medium carbon steel, heat treated and drawn to a tough spring temper, and designed to flex or bend under impact forces rather than breaking or shattering. The Assegai blade is available with a choice of two different premium American Ash shafts (A shorter model for thrusting or a full length throwing shaft), and comes complete with a durable Secure-Ex® sheath.

Review: Amazing and scary! - Amazing product! The spear head is heavier and sturdier than I had expected - fairly thick stock and razor sharp. I was expecting a lighter gauge steel but was pleasantly surprised by the heft of the head. For up-close self-defense without a firearm, it would be hard to imagine anything more devastating or effective. That said - the shaft is just okay. A part of me feels that an awesome head such as this deserves a better shaft. But for the price, the package is hard to beat. I had to sand down the tip of the shaft to get it to seat deeper into the socket of the head. My sanding efforts resulted in the shaft seating an inch deeper than before the sanding - better, but not perfect. There is still a one inch gap between the bottom of the socket and the end of the tapered tip of shaft. That's no big deal as I wrapped that area (along with the bottom end of the shaft) with grip tape. Final length: 38 inches. The sheath seems to perform its function perfectly - snug fit and total protection. Pros: Amazing steel head Handy size Good balance Nice sheath Cons: Just adequate shaft Requires some sanding to make shaft fit deeper into socket Final thoughts: An amazing product! I like how Cold Steel brings modern, economical manufacturing processes to produce highly effective edged weapons. And make no mistake about that - this is solely a weapon, with no other non-weapon applications that I can think of. So why would anybody NEED something like this? I guess a lot of people use them for hunting. But boy, I can think of far more humane ways to dispatch an animal. As for me, I would feel fairly secure going into the woods with just one of these.
Review: Cold Steel Assegai Spear - This is one big wicked spear head. Sharp and should be very strong. It dwarfs my CS Bushman which I have mounted on a shaft. I noticed a number of people complaining that the sheath does not fit when mounted on a shaft. It's a kydex sheath! Warm it with a hair drier or heat gun carefully and it can be shaped to smoothly accommodate the slight bulk of the shaft. Note also that there are two little bumps that lock the blade in the sheath. Modify them if you want the sheath to slip off very easily!. The nylon strap will hold the sheath on without them of course. The short shaft seems well finished for a working tool. That is, it's not glossy or super smooth but would certainly do well if you want it for a close quarters hog spear. I am thinking of making a longer shaft of hickory or white oak. The screws for mounting the head are rather tiny, but slightly larger screws should be easy to find in any hardware store.

## Features

- Modern cold forging - a process pioneered by Cold Steel
- Made from SK-5 medium carbon steel
- Heat treated and drawn to a tough spring temper, and designed to flex or bend under impact forces rather than breaking or shattering
- Choice of two different premium American Ash shafts, and comes complete with a durable Secure-Ex Sheath
- Specifications - Overall Length: 38 inches; Weigh: 27.2 ounces
- Blade Length: 13-1/3" (Head) - 38"
- Steel: SK5 Medium Carbon
- Blade Thick: 2 MM - 2-1/2" Wide
- Weight: 27.2 ounces overall
- Shaft: Stained American Ash

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #826,227 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #229 in Divers' Knives & Shears |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 427 Reviews |

## Images

![Cold Steel Assegai Spear with Short Shaft - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31oHnWlaGNS.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How long is the shaft?**
A: I have not put a measure to it, but I think it's slightly over three feet. Very short. The entire spear is only about the size of a walking cane.

**Q: what type of screws do you recommend to attach the spear head to the handle?**
A: The spear came with two screws for attachment. But first, the shaft needs to be sanded down so it fit the head. It was only rough cut. After some time with a bench sander the shaft and head fit very nicely together. Then PRE-DRILL the screw holes, the screws are to soft and the handle to hard for them to go together without that step.

**Q: How long is the blade itself?**
A: I haven’t measured it but it’s over 12”. This is an awesome tool. I love mine. I loved it so much I have a short and long shaft.

**Q: what is the diameter of the spear socket? Im looking to make my own spear with a 1" diameter shaft.**
A: The end will need to be tapered, so exact shaft diameter is not super critical. Anyway 1" is what mine came with.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing and scary!
*by K***W on April 27, 2015*

Amazing product! The spear head is heavier and sturdier than I had expected - fairly thick stock and razor sharp. I was expecting a lighter gauge steel but was pleasantly surprised by the heft of the head. For up-close self-defense without a firearm, it would be hard to imagine anything more devastating or effective. That said - the shaft is just okay. A part of me feels that an awesome head such as this deserves a better shaft. But for the price, the package is hard to beat. I had to sand down the tip of the shaft to get it to seat deeper into the socket of the head. My sanding efforts resulted in the shaft seating an inch deeper than before the sanding - better, but not perfect. There is still a one inch gap between the bottom of the socket and the end of the tapered tip of shaft. That's no big deal as I wrapped that area (along with the bottom end of the shaft) with grip tape. Final length: 38 inches. The sheath seems to perform its function perfectly - snug fit and total protection. Pros: Amazing steel head Handy size Good balance Nice sheath Cons: Just adequate shaft Requires some sanding to make shaft fit deeper into socket Final thoughts: An amazing product! I like how Cold Steel brings modern, economical manufacturing processes to produce highly effective edged weapons. And make no mistake about that - this is solely a weapon, with no other non-weapon applications that I can think of. So why would anybody NEED something like this? I guess a lot of people use them for hunting. But boy, I can think of far more humane ways to dispatch an animal. As for me, I would feel fairly secure going into the woods with just one of these.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cold Steel Assegai Spear
*by D***G on July 6, 2015*

This is one big wicked spear head. Sharp and should be very strong. It dwarfs my CS Bushman which I have mounted on a shaft. I noticed a number of people complaining that the sheath does not fit when mounted on a shaft. It's a kydex sheath! Warm it with a hair drier or heat gun carefully and it can be shaped to smoothly accommodate the slight bulk of the shaft. Note also that there are two little bumps that lock the blade in the sheath. Modify them if you want the sheath to slip off very easily!. The nylon strap will hold the sheath on without them of course. The short shaft seems well finished for a working tool. That is, it's not glossy or super smooth but would certainly do well if you want it for a close quarters hog spear. I am thinking of making a longer shaft of hickory or white oak. The screws for mounting the head are rather tiny, but slightly larger screws should be easy to find in any hardware store.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It is a weapon, so you have to work at it
*by C***E on July 13, 2012*

This Assegai Spear with short staff is an execellent weapon, like all Cold Steel products. They design their products to be working weapons, and succeed. I own 8 Cold Steel products, they have never dissapointed me. This iklwa, because that is the sound when you pull it out of your enemy, is as near as I can tell an improved version of the Zulu weapon. Again, that is what Cold Steel does, they see a weapon and forward engineer it to the 21st century. I agree with a previous review about the staff not fitting. So I whittled it down. And then I drilled the holes. People buying weapons should be able to whittle and drill. Apart from the work to make the shaft fit, it is excellent. Very well made and sharp blade. Looks accurate. So you have to work at it, but then you will own a very good working weapon.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-18*