Polearm

A variety of polearms consisting of morning stars, halberds, partisans, spontoons, war scythes, and a ranseur in the center

Polearms were long sticks that had a blade on the side. They were similar to an axe, but much longer. They were also used by women in ancient Japan.

Polearm Media

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  Evolution of various European polearms from the 13th to 18th centuries

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  Sanxingdui Museum Gallery 1, Sichuan Province, 2010. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.

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  Three dagger-axe jis, Warring States period

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  Two ge, two ancient ji, two Song dynasty ji