Medieval Poleaxe Weapon - Historical Design and Combat Use #3887500 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white line drawing depicts a typical 14th-15th century European poleaxe, featuring a heavy axe blade on one side, a long piercing spike above, and a curved hook or beak on the reverse for grappling armor or pulling riders from horses. The haft is reinforced with metal bands (langets) to prevent splitting during combat. Such weapons were favored by men-at-arms for their effectiveness against plate armor.

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