About the Spears Category
The Spears category, identified by the ID 7175, is found within the Google Product Taxonomy under the path Mature > Weapons > Spears. It is a level 3 category designed for manual classification of bladed or pointed pole-style weapons.
What Belongs in This Category
This category is intended for traditional and modern polearms designed for thrusting or throwing. Based on examples found in the US market, this includes items such as:
- Replicas of historical weaponry like Greek dory spears and Viking spears.
- Survival and tactical spears featuring high-carbon or layered steel construction.
- Specialized martial arts equipment, including wax wood training spears.
- Fantasy-inspired short spears and high-quality hand-forged spearheads.
What Belongs Elsewhere
Do not use this category for weaponry that fits into the neighbouring categories under the Weapons parent. For instance, knives meant for combat belong in Combat Knives, while staves or sticks without a pointed head should be placed in Staff & Stick Weapons. If your item is a bladed weapon that does not feature a polearm design, it likely belongs in Swords. Similarly, defensive tools like stun guns or pepper sprays must be categorized under their specific, dedicated taxonomy paths to ensure proper policy enforcement.
Feeding the Taxonomy
To use this in your feed, input either the ID 7175 or the full path: Mature > Weapons > Spears. Remember that this attribute is optional but highly recommended to avoid incorrect automatic categorization by Google. The product_type attribute remains a separate, free-form field for your internal organization.