For years I've persevered with the sometimes inferior spears supplied by figure manufacturers but finally with the problem of supplying a large quantity of sarrissas to my Pyrrhic phalangites, I started my own "armaments factory". It must be hereditary as my Mum spent WW2 making bombs for the RAF.
I've procured a packet of florists' wire. This is used in making floral bouquets & is reasonably strong wire that comes in several thicknesses.
The process is simple: cut to scale length, place about 3-4 mms on an anvil, You then hit this with a large hammer, turn over the now flattened section & repeat. I use a dremel with a grinding stone to shape the flattened section to a spear-point.
You would be surprised how quickly you can turn out sarrissas & I intend to make my own spears & lances & javelins as well.
donald