List of types of spears

This is a list of types of spears found worldwide throughout history.

Contents 1 Spears used equally in melee and ranged combat 2 Spears which are usually used in melee combat 2.1 Historically used in Asia 2.2 Historically used in Europe 2.3 Historically used elsewhere 3 Spears normally used from horseback 4 Spears which are usually thrown 4.1 Historically used in Europe 4.2 Historically used elsewhere

Spears used equally in melee and ranged combat

• Migration Period spear

Spears which are usually used in melee combat

• Bayonet (when fixed to rifle)

Historically used in Asia

• Dangpa
• Gichang
• Hoko yari
• Ji
• Kamayari
• Qiang
• Sibat
• Trishula
• Yari

Historically used in Europe

Historically used elsewhere

• Tepoztopilli (Aztec)
• Makrigga (Zande)

Spears normally used from horseback

• Barcha
• Kontos
• Lance
• Xyston

Spears which are usually thrown

• Harpoon
  • One flue harpoon
  • Two flue harpoon

Historically used in Europe

Historically used elsewhere

• Assegai (Africa)
• Djerid (Asia Minor, India and Africa)
• Toggling harpoon (Americas)
• Yari, various types (Japan)
• Iklwa Zulu stabbing spear