Ronin: FTE specializes in custom work, so I always offer special items. Example: If you were to decide to purchase a light mace after the tests, I could make one to your exact specifcations, tailored for you. I like the spear video. The point is clear. Unfortunatly swinging a spear is sort of ineffective as it is not heavy enough to deliver serious blunt force trauma, but the thrust is very deadly. Maybe a traditional length halberd would be more effective (5'-7'). It could be used like a spear for thrusting but has a "hatchet" type blade on it making it more effective than a plain stick when swinging. In this case the haft would almost have to be wooden, if it were steel, simply carrying it could wear a guy out. A six foot 1/2" sched 40 steel pipe weighs 5.1 lbs, add a blade and thrusting spike = 6 lbs. Thoughts?
Phoenix: I would love to take to you up on your offer, but that would mean more or less firing Ronin, LOL. Thank you for the offer and your thoughts.
Onisei: If you like chained or tethered weapons, please post some photos of one that you think are effective and that I could build or replicate. Please remember that i am trying to keep costs low so that my products are afforable and effective. My primary material is mild steel. Mild steel doesn;t make good blades, it is fairly soft and maleable compared to a quality knife blade. This is why I am concentrating on bludgening weapons.