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The spear was invented about 400.000 years ago, that people that live at that time used it to hunt. They made the spear of wood, a Sharp stone and some lether. After many years the spear was also used as a weapon, at that point the spear had changed alot. It was now made of steal, and a much better Sharp metal top.
I'm not certain but I am pretty sure that for example Indians used spears made of stone and leather to fight against each other not only steel spears.
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