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Method 1
  1. first make a sharp point at the front.
  2. Use a hacksaw or a skillsaw to cut a notch in one side of the staff 1&1/2" deep and 1/4" wide.
  3. Place the blade in the grove straight up and down.
  4. Fill the extra space between the blade and the two sides of the wood with any type of wood glue or water putty.
  5. Once it dries, take the rawhide and soak it in warm water until it gets soft and stretchy.
  6. Wrap the rawhide around the staff and halfway around the blade, sew the rawhide at the ends and let it dry.
  7. Wrap the lace around the rawhide and the part of the blade that has the hide on it.
  8. Make any amount of creativity on the lace that you want, colors or beads.


Method 2
  1. Find a straight and really sturdy stick for your spear. A good width of a stick is generally the size of any 2 fingers.
  2. Shave the bark off of the spear.
  3. Start a fire and put your stick over it.
  4. Keep your stick over the fire until you see a small flame on the tip.
  5. When you see the small flame on it, rub the stick on a rock or brick until it starts to sharpen. If a rock or brick can't be found, a fence would work just as well.
  6. Repeat step 3 and 4 except do not let the stick catch fire. Repeat it until you are satisfied with the sharpness of the spear.
  7. Let the spear cool for a while before you start to use it. (Or dip it into a bucket of very cold water).

Method 3

  1. Get a stick of bamboo, and a small bit of rope. If you are somewhere like an island, hibiscus bark will do. Get a knife and two small twigs. Tie the lashing to about 7-10 inches from the tip you want to sharpen. Make sure the lashing is on tight. Cut four incisions into a target-like shape, and place the two small twings into two incisions across from each other to hold the the wood open. Sharpen all four sides as sharp as possible, and keep the lashing on to keep the bamboo from splitting apart. If you are not satisfied with the sharpness of your new weapon, continue. The spear should be sharp enough to kill anything.

Tips

  • Be creative on the bead work or lacing, it looks better. Why not try feathers for a classier look.

Warnings

  • Be careful when using the saw.
  • Don't hurt anyone

Things You'll Need

  • 6-8ft round staff
  • Wood glue or water putty
  • Hacksaw or Skillsaw
  • Blade roughly more then 8IN long and 3IN wide
Beads in any color
  • Leather lace 1/4in wide
  • Feathers of color Warm water



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