~ Medieval Weapons ~

-  Pole Arms    -

~ The Glaive ~

The Glaive was very similar to the Bill but the head of the weapon was usually a long, broad blade on a wooden shaft. The soldier could thrust the glaive in the same manner as one would have with the basic spear, and in doing so, pierce the armour of a knight, but with its convex blade it could slice through an opponent and slash the legs of the horse.

~ The Spear ~

The more traditional spear was still in use at this time. Nevertheless, texts of the 12th Century describe the use of the Guisarme, a spear-like weapon with a sharp, convex cutting edge, which had been modified into a highly effective combination weapon often used by peasants, although still not as effective as the similar Bill pole arm.

Pole Arms - continued