Spartan javelin

''The Spear (dory)                                                                                                                                                                               the spear was 8 feet (2.4 meters) long, it was a double ended with an iron head, the spear was of a tough wood called Cornel; it was so dense it sinks in water; Leather was wrapped around the centre which was tied to the warriors hand for better grip. The other end of the spear had a bronze spike called a Sauroter; Greek for 'lizard killer,' this spike was used to spike fallen enemies or to stand the spear up it was also use as a backup weapon if the spearhead broke. The Spartans never throw their spear because they did not want to give the enemy a weapon, for long range they used a javelin.     ''