Brief Description:  The bec de corbin (Old French for "raven's beak") is a late medieval polearm. It features a stout, curved spike, a top thrusting spear-point, and a balancing hammer face mounted on a 5-to-7-foot wooden pole. Designed specifically to defeat plate armor, its curved beak concentrated force to puncture or tear through steel.

Key Features and Mechanics:

The Beak (Raven's Beak): The defining feature is a heavy, down-curved pick or fluke. The shape allowed the wielder to hook a knight out of the saddle, pierce overlapping plate defenses, or catch an enemy's weapon to control their movements.

The Hammer Head: Positioned opposite the beak, this was typically a flat or multi-pronged striking face used to bludgeon foes and dent armor without getting the weapon stuck.

The Top Spike: Extending straight up from the head, this sturdy spear-point allowed the weapon to be used for powerful thrusts.

Langets: Long steel straps extending from the head down the wooden shaft. These were pinned to the pole to prevent it from snapping or being cut by an opponent's blade.