custom spears for darkhouse spearing
DURABLE DESIGN
HANDLES
Whether you want metal or wood, Hardwater Hardware handles are made to your specifications. Many of my spears feature beautifully crafted hardwood handles. Snakewood, Bocote, Cocobolo (Mexican Rosewood), Leopard wood, Bubinga, Claro Walnut Burl, Camphor Burl, and Birdseye Maple are examples of woods that I have previously used. I am always open to using new types of wood.
METAL
The tines on my spears are made with hardened and spring-tempered tool steel to increase durability. The handle shafts are tubular 6061 aircraft grade aluminum, which makes the handle both lighter and stiffer than 1/2 inch steel.
FINISH
When external temperatures exceed 60 degrees, Duracoat firearm finish is generally used. When below 60, lacquer is used. (Duracoat is significantly tougher, but much more difficult to touch up as needed.) One other finish that can be used is DuraBlue, from Duracoat. (DuraBlue is a premium finish which includes a $50 surcharge and can only be applied above 60 degrees.)
Generally made to 63 inches over all length, I make 9 tined heavyweight spears (8.5 lbs) and 7 tined heavyweight (8 lbs), standard weight (6.5 lbs), and lightweight (4.25 lbs, 55 inches) spears, all to your specification.
This unique design and craftsmanship puts most of the weight up front where it is needed for straight flight in deep water, making for an effective, durable, and eye-catching spear.
THE SPEARS
Handles and Spearheads for Reference and Inspiration
Some Days Are Better Than Others
ABOUT
From growing up in northern Michigan to residing in rural Montana, I've been an avid outdoorsman all of my life.
I started spearing over 50 years ago on the inland lakes and bays around Harbor Springs, Michigan. I used many poorly designed spears back then and grudgingly lived with the results. It was this poor spear performance that motivated me to develop the Hardwater Hardware line of spears available today.
These spears balance beauty and functionality, and I tailor that design in a way that I hope will help you enjoy this sport as much as I do.
Dave Mead
WAIT TIME & PRICING
WAIT TIME:
Weather dependent and attitude dependent on my part.
PRICING:
The pricing listed below is for spears going out the door today. The pricing on a newly ordered spear may change slightly by the time the spear is started, depending on material costs at the time. The actual price will be established when I contact the customer to finalize the order, just before the spear is started.
SPEAR CONFIGURATION:
9 tine with knurled aluminum handle............................................................$1000
9 tine with knurled copper handle.................................................................$1100
9 tine with hardwood handle.........................................................................$1300
7 tine with knurled aluminum handle............................................................$900
7 tine with knurled copper handle.................................................................$1000
7 tine with hardwood handle.........................................................................$1200
5 tine with knurled aluminum handle.............................................................$800
5 tine with knurled copper handle..................................................................$900
5 tine with hardwood handle..........................................................................$1100
45 inch handle extension..............................................................................$150
WOOD:
Certain woods carry an additional surcharge due to their cost and difficult work characteristics.
Snakewood...................................................................................................$300
Burl woods....................................................................................................$100
METAL FINISH:
5 Coats Automotive Lacquer.................................................no additional charge
Duracoat.......................................................................................................$75
DuraBlue.......................................................................................................$150
SHIPPING and HANDLING:
Spear.............................................................................................................$100
Handle extension...........................................................................................$50
Get in Touch
For queries, comments, or to place a custom order, feel free to get in touch.
phone- (406) 381-5468
email- dmead1956@gmail.com