{"product_id":"zulu-iklwa-spear","title":"Hand-Forged Zulu Iklwa Spear – Made in South Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwn a Hand-Forged Zulu Iklwa – Crafted in South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a mass-produced display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Iklwa is \u003cstrong\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\u003eThe result is a \u003cstrong\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\u003eThe blade is forged from hardened spring steel with a raw, traditional finish.\u003cbr\u003eThe shaft is crafted from native hardwood (Matumi, Tamboti, or Kiaat), hand-fitted and copper-bound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\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\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForged to Order in South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach spear is made individually, please allow time for crafting and international delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade: 50cm x 8cm spring steel (forged and tempered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaft: 50cm hardwood with copper binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: Approx. 1.4kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Rutherford Forge, Johannesburg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on the Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Iklwa” refers to the distinctive sound said to be made when the blade is withdrawn.\u003cbr\u003eA small detail, but one that has echoed through history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Front","offers":[{"title":"Default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_Untitled_Design_20_1.jpg?v=1747100262","url":"https:\/\/historyfront.com\/products\/zulu-iklwa-spear","provider":"History Front","version":"1.0","type":"link"}