"Suppliers of wire spears in the US?" Topic

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AegonTheUnready	06 Jul 2019 12:39 p.m. PST
I've seen the Xyston and Northstar wire spears, which are quite nice, but the overseas shipping makes the price unappetizing. Isn't there anyone in the US what makes these things?
Stosstruppen	06 Jul 2019 12:58 p.m. PST
Brigade Games carries the Northstar spears
Thresher01	06 Jul 2019 1:15 p.m. PST
Buy a pair of nippers/cutters, and you can make your own from piano wire. A pair of pliers for flattening the ends, and a cheap, knockoff Dremel for sharpening/shaping them, should you decide to do that, might be useful too.
Richard Brooks	06 Jul 2019 3:22 p.m. PST
Recreational Conflict carries both NorthStar and Arcane Scenery wire spears in 100mm and 50mm lengths.
ColCampbell	06 Jul 2019 3:22 p.m. PST
Check in Reno for either a Hobby Town or a Ace Hardware store. Either should carry thin diameter steel wire. That's where I get mine. Jim
Virtualscratchbuilder	06 Jul 2019 4:24 p.m. PST
If you are looking at 28mm, Blow gun dart ammo works great for pics and spears – easily and very cheaply had on eBay.
Flashman14	07 Jul 2019 2:33 a.m. PST
Plastic broom bristles are cheaper, easier to work with and safe. Here's the pitch that tipped me over: YouTube link
Waco Joe	07 Jul 2019 7:56 a.m. PST
@Virtual Blow Gun Darts! Brilliant. I never would have thought of those. Thanks for the tip.
Rudysnelson	07 Jul 2019 10:25 a.m. PST
Go to a micheals or hobby lobby or a local flower shop. You can get wire with varying thickness.
Der Alte Fritz	08 Jul 2019 8:15 a.m. PST
On Military Matters stocks the Northstar wire spears.