VERY INTERESTING: HALBERD

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Halberd Medieval Weapon

A Halberd was a special kind of weapon which began to be used in parts of Europe in the 14th century and continued to be used until the 18th century. It had an unusual shape but it combined the elements of multiple weapons into a single weapon, making it highly effective and deadly in the hands of a good wielder. *In shape, it was somewhat of a mix of staff and an axe.

Halberd Weapon Definition

Halberd referred to a kind of weapon which comprised of a long shaft of wood at one end, like most typical pole weapons. At the other end of the shaft, the end pointed towards the enemy, a combination of three things existed.

At one side of the shaft’s other end, an axe blade was fitted and at the back of the axe blade, a useful hook was provided which was used to dislodge horsemen during combat. The staff culminated in a sharpened pike which formed the third key aspect of the halberd.

Halberd Weapon Collection

The use of the Halberd weapon spread from Swiss soldiers to German soldiers and eventually to other parts of Europe by the 16th century

Halberd Weapon History

Early halberd weapons were normally six feet in height and given the fact that they could be produced inexpensively, the halberd was extensively used by all Swiss fighters, including peasants.

Later, European armies started making use of halberd between the 16th and 18th centuries. However, since the arrival of musket and gunpowder hand weapons, its significance diminished from the 16th century onwards.

What was a Halberd Made From?

A Halberd was based on a long wooden shaft that could vary in length. Initial halberds had a length of six feet. One end of the shaft was the blunt, solid end. On the other hand, a pool axe was fitted to the shaft so that on its back a hook was also attached. Finally, at this other end of the wooden shaft which was pointed towards the enemy was a sharp pike.

Who made medieval Halberd Weapons?

The medieval halberd weapons were made by blacksmiths who used iron and steel in forging these weapons. One of the key reasons why this weapon was popular was that it was very cheap to produce and at the same time, was very effective. In some cases, strips of metal were added to the wooden shaft so as to reinforce the strength of the shaft itself and to allow the wielder to strike the head with greater force. Different innovations on the original basic design of halberds took place in different parts of Europe.

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