Description
When mounted on a sturdy wooden shaft, this Spanish halberd becomes a weapon well-suited for the armored palace guards of old. The blade is forged to fit securely onto a pole approximately 1-1/4″ in diameter, providing the reach and leverage crucial in tight combat situations. (The pole itself is not included but can be sourced separately.) Hand-forged from high carbon steel, the blade offers the toughness and durability needed to endure the strain of battle.
- Overall Length: 21-1/2″
- Spear Point Length: 14-1/2″
- Blade Length: 13-1/2″
- Weight: 2 lbs
The halberd’s form is a marriage of spear and axe, enabling the fighter to thrust with the pointed tip, hook with the curved blade, or deliver chopping blows. In Spain, these weapons were more than mere tools of war; they stood as emblems of rank and authority among palace sentinels. A fun fact: the hooked portion of the Spanish halberd was specifically designed to pull riders from their horses, a tactic that proved decisive in many battles.
