Videos tagged with Pole Spear

This video provides an expert examination of a 'last-ditch' Japanese Type 30 Pole Bayonet from the end of WWII. Ian McCollum details its simplified manufacturing, lack of rifle lug, and lashing mechanism for pole mounting. The specimen is identified as Jinsen Arsenal marked, with production also noted at Mukden and Nagoya. The low-cost accessories, including a canvas frog and twine-wrapped wooden scabbard, are also discussed, along with its historical context and use in Pacific campaigns.

This guide details the process of spearfishing lionfish, an invasive species, in Pensacola, Florida, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum and Brady Hale. It covers the use of specialized gear like pole spears and the Zookeeper containment unit, instructional techniques for underwater hunting, safe cleaning procedures to handle venomous spines, and culinary preparation methods. The video emphasizes the ecological importance of removing lionfish to protect native reef fish populations.