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	Medieval Polearms,Medieval Polearms Manufacturers,Medieval Polearms Exporters
		A pole arm is a weapon on the end of a stick and is specifically an infantry weapon.
		The additional reach the pole gives affords the wielder of the weapon the advantage of striking the enemy before he himself can be struck, or holding the enemy at a distance.
		Weapons from the late medieval period were either far more specialized than the models from which they sprang, or else were combination weapons trying to combine the strengths of the more specialized arms.
	www.ancient-weapons.com /medieval-polearms.html (762 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Pole weapon
		A pole weapon or polearm is a close combat weapon in which the main fighting part of the weapon placed on the end of a long shaft, typically of wood, therby extending the users effective range.
		The purpose of using pole weapons is either to extend reach, or to increase angular momentum, and thus striking power when the weapon is swung.
		A pole weapon is a close combat weapon with the main fighting part of the weapon placed on the end of a long shaft, typically of wood.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Pole-weapon (495 words)

	Spartanburg SC \| GoUpstate.com \| Spartanburg Herald-Journal (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A pole weapon or polearm is a close combat weapon in which the main fighting part of the weapon is placed on the end of a long shaft, typically of wood, thereby extending the user's effective range.
		The purpose of using pole weapons is either to extend reach or to increase angular momentumâ”and thus striking powerâ”when the weapon is swung.
		Pole weapons are relatively simple to make, and they were fairly easy for most people to use effectively as they were often derived from hunting or agricultural tools.
	www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=pole_weapon (1220 words)

	Pole Dancing In The Dark
		Be forewarned that a gun is only good for ALMOST killing the monster, never for COMPLETELY killing it.
		Be sure to have an extra weapon, preferably one with "flair" (a knife, a harpoon, a heavy box, razor confetti, pop tarts...)
		Don't open the closed door, especially if you hear scratching, heavy breathing, or the voice of a dear relative whom you THOUGHT was dead.
	ethne.mu.nu (4644 words)

	Pole Weapons Medieval and Renaissance including Halberds Bills Spears and Axes at By The Sword Inc
		The tailpiece is ball-ended and the oval shaft is approximately 1 1/4" x 1" in section.
		The Roman trooper typically carried at least one Pilum, a weapon as intrinsic to Roman combat tactics as the short sword.
		The Pilum had a long, relatively soft iron shaft which, though certainly capable of penetrating its intended target, was likely to bend on striking armor or the ground, thus making it useless to be thrown back.
	www.bytheswordinc.com /acatalog/Pole_Weapons.html (389 words)

	Medieval History: Hand Weapons - information gathered for essay and term paper writing
		The medieval pole arm, also known as a pole weapon, consisted of a slashing or cutting weapon mounted on the end of a long, usually wooden, shaft which was called the 'haft'.
		The pole arm was a close combat weapon developed in general for the infantry which ultimately was able to put the infantry on equal, and sometimes superior, standing with the cavalry and those wearing heavy armour.
		In this way, the pole arm was a highly useful addition to the weaponry available to those on the battlefield throughout medieval history and led to the increased importance of the infantrymen.
	www.medievalplus.com /weapons/polearms.html (218 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Naginata
		The widespread adoption of the naginata as a battlefield weapon forced the introduction of sune-ate (shin guards) as a part of Japanese armor.
		Generally, the naginata shaft is the height of the bearer's body, with the blade mounted atop usually measuring two or three shaku (one shaku is equivalent to 11.93 inches, or 303 mm) long.
		The naginata proved to be a superb weapon for close-up fighting; it's sweeping arcs of destruction were used to cut a horse's legs and kill its rider once the horse fell to the ground.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Naginata (3100 words)

	Shard Fest 2005 - Triangular Tent Listing
		An ox-tongue spear with a stout iron-studded haft is a pike pole-ranged weapon.
		A leaf-blade spear with an oaken haft is a pike pole-ranged weapon.
		A partisan with a broad woodgrain-steel blade is a halberd pole-ranged weapon.
	home.maine.rr.com /draddicts/tritent.htm (1689 words)

	Functional Weapon Replicas
		They are hand made by master flsmiths, in accordance with historical records and their weight and size match the original works.
		Weapons are made from feather steel (No.14602) and have blunt edges.
		All weapon replicas are custom made to order, with 4-6 week lead time required for manufacture.
	www.needmoreweapons.com /funreplicas.htm (148 words)

	By the Sword, Inc. Pole Weapons and Spears
		Each weapon is individually hand crafted by some of the best arms crafters in Europe.
		The goedendag is a typical Flemish weapon, which is nothing else but a sturdy, chest length wooden staff, slightly thicker at the top, on which an iron pin is fastened, fixed with an iron ring.
		This weapon is shown on the Chest of Courtrai and can be seen on the reproductions of the now disappeared frescos of the Leugemeete in Ghent.
	www.by-the-sword.com /acatalog/Pole_Weapons_and_Spears.html (643 words)

	Battle Axe Replicas
		The battle-axe was the key weapon used by medieval leaders like King Harold.
		A battle axe (also battle-axe or battle-ax) is an axe specifically designed as a weapon of combat.
		The lighter weapons were much quicker when engaged in combat.
	www.replicaweaponry.com /noname45.html (412 words)

	play.net >> DragonRealms
		At missile weapon range, you may attack only with a missile weapon (such as a bow or sling).
		Attack maneuvers all incur some amount of RT, which varies with the weapon, the maneuver you use, and your stats.
		A ranged weapon such as a bow, crossbow, or sling must be in your right hand.
	www.play.net /dr/info/combat.asp (2115 words)

	Kungfu Magazine: Magazine Feature Article
		In this movement the pole is usually at a 60 degree angle with the ground.
		There are no movements in the pole form which involve pointing the pole upwards at a 90 degree angle to the ground (which would require a high ceiling), swinging the pole 180 degrees (requiring a wide area), nor any movements using the head of the pole (i.e.
		Long pole fighting is governed by the phrase, "No two sounds in pole-fighting." In contrast to the kung fu movies where two opponents strike pole against pole repeatedly until one goes for the kill, WingTsun pole fighting aims to dispatch the opponent immediately after initial contact is made.
	ezine.kungfumagazine.com /magazine/article.php?article=577 (3197 words)

	Arms and Armor in the Age of the Musketeer: Weapons of the 17th Century
		This weapon was primarily a slashing and chopping weapon.
		Weapons like the glaive, the bardiche, the lochabar and the Jedburgh axe are examples of pole-arms used in 17th century combat.
		The halberd is classified as a cutting weapon, although as years went by and advances were made it became a combination type staff, which incorporated thrusting and cutting, but by the 17th century it was the thrusting part of the weapon that was the most important.
	users.wpi.edu /~jforgeng/17cIQP/weapon.html (5012 words)

	Medieval Weapons for Beginners
		Weapons were known by a number of different names during the Middle Ages.
		It was probably a weapon with a forked head, in which one "fork" was made of a curved, sharpened blade and the other "fork" was a long spike.
		Pole Hammer - a hammer mounted at the end of a pole - usually at least 5 feet in length.
	www.mercwars.com /weapongloss.shtml (3517 words)

	Pole weapon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A pole weapon or polearm is a close combat weapon with the main fighting part of the weapon placed on the end of a long shaft, typically of wood.
		With the advent of armored fighters, especially cavalry, pole weapons frequently combined the spearpoint (for thrusting) with an axe- or hammer-head (for a swinging strike which could pierce or break armor), sometimes called a partisan.
		Pole weapons include the spear, the Voulge, the glaive, the guisarme, the Bardiche, the lance, the halberd, the pike, the ahlspiess, the naginata, the scythe, the poleaxe, the Pollaxe, the bill, the long war hammer, the Bec de corbin, the Ngaw and many, many more.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pole_weapon (449 words)

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		The weapon's name comes from the way it is commonly held: one hand at the center of the staff, and one hand halfway between the center and one end.
		A pike is a pole weapon once used extensively by infantry principally as a counter-measure against cavalry assaults.
		A halberd is a two-handed pole weapon that consists of an axe blade topped with a spike mounted on a long shaft.
	k.domaindlx.com /talimbaa/Sariya/weapons.htm (1135 words)

	Weapons - 1
		The longest of the pole weapons on our rack is a spear about 12' long, used against the English knights for many years, starting in the beginning of our time period.
		The defender with the pole weapon had no way to recover before he could be stuck with the sharp points of the English Bill.
		The spike in the center was used to parry opposing blows or as an offensive weapon.
	www.historichighlanders.com /wpns1.htm (588 words)

	Weapons
		Used hand and a half; 2 1/2 to 4 feet long weighing 5 to 9 pounds: This is generally a single bladed weapon with a pick on the reverse of the blade for armor piercing.
		Generally the weapon is employed with a primary blade in the dominant hand.
		A large axe blade mounted on a pole, this weapon is often found with mercenaries who relish the extra reach it provides.
	www.the-wild-hunt.org /fantasy/weapons.html (2345 words)

	Martial Arts Weapons
		This weapon is concealed in the palm and is used to cause raking wounds.
		Rope weapons are those that contain a long piece of rope or a long leather thong as a significant part of their offensive capabilities.
		Casting Pole- A casting pole is a similar to both the whip and the grapple.
	www.nature-web-network.com /game/weapons/martialrts.htm (1605 words)

	The Richard Nable Collection
		These are most often referred to as "zhun"The zhun was commonly found on the distal end of a spear or axe pole and their existence in tombs has helped to confirm the overall length of ancient chinese pole weapons.
		Even centuries after the pole has rotted away, the bronze spear head and zhun still lay in their original positions showing us exactly how long the spears were.
		The weapon would have been attached to a wooden pole via these perforations and is one of the rarest types of Shang dynasty weapons.
	www.youngmuseum.com /the_richard_nable_collection.htm (2697 words)

	Fantasized Adventures
		POLE ARMS -- These are weapons based on a long pole of seasoned wood.
		Gnomish Mace -- This weapon is a spiked metal ball attached at the end of a fourteen-inch wooden or metal handle.
		Sling -- This weapon is a short length of leather that is looped around a stone or iron pellet.
	members.tripod.com /~BaronPa/asec2.html (2563 words)

	Medieval Weapons
		A polearm weapon was used to effectively attack a mounted soldier from the ground or to defend against one.
		A lance is a long thrusting weapon that was derived from the spear although the lance is not thrown.
		ALthough this weapon came in many variations the typical Bec de Corbin was a long pole with a pointed end and much like the warhammer it had a hammer side and a beaked side.
	www.stormthecastle.com /swords/medieval_weapons.htm (1348 words)

	Hurstwic: Statistical Summary of Weapon Use in the Sags of Icelanders
		As an illustration, in nearly 40% of the instances in which weapons are used in combat in the sagas, that weapon is a sword.
		Again, thrusting weapons, such as the spear and halberd weapon types, have a high proportion of unspecified targets, because the saga authors frequently say only that the combatant was run through.
		The axe type shows a higher percentage of non-lethal attacks than other weapons, in part because of attacks with the öxarhamar, and because of the instances in which a verbal threat was delivered with a raised axe.
	www.hurstwic.org /library/arms_in_sagas/weapon_use_summary.htm (1224 words)

	DQ Rules - Combat (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Every weapon has a base modifier, meaning it is either slightly easier or harder to hit with the typical skill for that weapon.
		XL weapons can be used to attack targets two hexes away, and XXL weapons can reach into the third hex away but can only be used effectively in the second hex.
		An attacker using a weapon which is capable of multiple classes of damage may specify that the weapon is being used to inflicted only one of those classes of damage.
	www.phoenix.org /atlantis/DQfiles/Rules/combat.htm (3792 words)

	Weapon Arts
		With a weapon using reach, incurs +1 Difficulty or a -1 Speed penalty to leave the hex instead.
		The fighter charges her weapon with crackling energy and smashes it two-handed into the opponent with an added spin.
		The fighter charges her weapon with crackling energy and then swings it in a wide or full circle arc.
	home.fuse.net /shermie/weaponarts.htm (2889 words)

	Medieval Weapon Manufacturers,Historical Weapon Manufacturers,Medieval Weapon Suppliers,Historical Weapon Suppliers
		Flail - It is a pole arm that has a spiked or knobbed steel ball or a bludgeon joined to a haft with a chain.
		Haft - It was the wooden pole of a pole arm on which the blade or hammer etc. were attached.
		Langet - The were the metal strips attached to the shaft of the pole arm to protect the weak joint between the haft and the blade.
	www.khukriwala.com /weapon-terminology.html (780 words)

	Chapter 4:Skills
		Pole weapons are very powerful, but relatively hard to use.
		Blunt weapons are considerably more easy to use than pole weapons, but have a downside: they aren't nearly as effective as a sharp weapons.
		Bows are a rather cheap ranged weapon, and allow you to attack enemies from a rather long distance away.
	www.angelfire.com /rpg2/sqbrpg/chap04.htm (1334 words)

	Yachigusa-Ryu Other Weapons (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Thus, most of how we use any weapon can be traced back to techniques for the sword or spear or jujutsu.
		It was used as a weapon and symbol by the pre-modern Japanese police, the doshin and yoriki.
		It is a very versatile weapon with which one can employ both sword and pole-weapon techniques.
	www.yachigusaryu.com /school_other_weapons.html (260 words)

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