Brief Description:  The halberd is a versatile, two-handed medieval polearm measuring 5 to 6 feet long. It features a distinctive three-part steel head: a piercing spear point, a cleaving axe blade, and a back-spike used for grappling, tripping riders, and defeating heavy plate armor .Developed primarily by the Swiss armies in the 14th and 15th centuries, this weapon allowed foot soldiers to successfully combat heavily armored, mounted knights.

Anatomy of the Halberd:

Spear Point (Top): An elongated spike extending straight from the shaft used for thrusting and keeping opponents at a distance.

Axe Blade (Middle): A concave or nearly straight cleaver-like blade designed to deliver devastating hacking blows through armor.

Back Spike / Beak (Rear): A rearward-facing hook or point used to pierce plate armor, push opponents, or drag knights from their saddles.

Wooden Shaft: Made of tough wood, reinforced with metal strips called langets to prevent the head from breaking or being hacked off during battle.