{"product_id":"zulu-iklwa-spear-hand-forged","title":"Hand-Forged Zulu Iklwa Spear – Museum-Grade Anglo-Zulu War Piece (Made in South Africa)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1777\" data-start=\"1719\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1777\" data-start=\"1719\"\u003eOwn a Hand-Forged Zulu Iklwa – Crafted in South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1821\" data-start=\"1779\"\u003eThis is not a mass-produced display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2013\" data-start=\"1823\"\u003eEach Iklwa is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1909\" data-start=\"1837\"\u003ehand-forged to order in Johannesburg by Rutherford Forge (est. 2004)\u003c\/strong\u003e, using traditional techniques and based directly on museum-preserved originals from the Anglo-Zulu War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2191\" data-start=\"2015\"\u003eThe result is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2074\" data-start=\"2031\"\u003ecollector-grade historical reproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e, built with the same materials and proportions as the weapons carried by Zulu impis at Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2374\" data-start=\"2193\"\u003eThe blade is forged from hardened spring steel with a raw, traditional finish.\u003cbr data-end=\"2274\" data-start=\"2271\"\u003eThe shaft is crafted from native hardwood (Matumi, Tamboti, or Kiaat), hand-fitted and copper-bound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2397\" data-start=\"2376\"\u003eNo two are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2581\" data-start=\"2399\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2437\" data-start=\"2409\"\u003eserious historical piece,\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for collectors, enthusiasts, or anyone who wants a tangible connection to one of the most iconic conflicts in British military history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2586\" data-start=\"2583\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2718\" data-start=\"2588\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2623\" data-start=\"2588\"\u003eForged to Order in South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2626\" data-start=\"2623\"\u003eEach spear is made individually, please allow time for crafting and international delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2723\" data-start=\"2720\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2744\" data-start=\"2725\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2744\" data-start=\"2725\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2915\" data-start=\"2745\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2801\" data-start=\"2745\" data-section-id=\"d3of0u\"\u003eBlade: 50cm x 8cm spring steel (forged and tempered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2846\" data-start=\"2802\" data-section-id=\"1m3pcpx\"\u003eShaft: 50cm hardwood with copper binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2872\" data-start=\"2847\" data-section-id=\"l4xpfj\"\u003eWeight: Approx. 1.4kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2915\" data-start=\"2873\" data-section-id=\"1gi7fh4\"\u003eOrigin: Rutherford Forge, Johannesburg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2920\" data-start=\"2917\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2944\" data-start=\"2922\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2944\" data-start=\"2922\"\u003eA Note on the Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3090\" data-start=\"2946\"\u003e“Iklwa” refers to the distinctive sound said to be made when the blade is withdrawn.\u003cbr data-end=\"3033\" data-start=\"3030\"\u003eA small detail, but one that has echoed through history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild History Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48981268660499,"sku":"199","price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/8179\/4579\/files\/Copy_of_Copy_of_Copy_of_Copy_of_Copy_of_Copy_of_Untitled_Design_6_fd9605ad-e2a4-4ba9-b962-bd83de7ff81f.jpg?v=1779922732","url":"https:\/\/historyfront.com\/products\/zulu-iklwa-spear-hand-forged","provider":"History Front","version":"1.0","type":"link"}