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	A '''polearm''' is a [[weapon]] which, in general and in its basic formula, takes the form of a long stick, or pole, with a bladed weapon fastened onto the top. From this it is developed based on the nature of the weapon fastened on. An [[axe]] on a long pole becomes (perhaps unsurprisingly) a pole-axe: it has a small chopping head, but a substantially longer reach than arms'-length.		A '''polearm''' is a [[weapon]] which, in general and in its basic formula, takes the form of a long stick, or pole, with a bladed weapon fastened onto the top. From this it is developed based on the nature of the weapon fastened on. An [[axe]] on a long pole becomes (perhaps unsurprisingly) a [[pole axe\|pole-axe]]: it has a small chopping head, but a substantially longer reach than arms'-length.

	Other things tied on to poles were [[knife\|knives]] or [[dagger]]s, to make an impromptu [[spear]], for thrusting, or a cleaver, which made for a stouter than average cutting weapon, again with the extra reach.		Other things tied on to poles were [[knife\|knives]] or [[dagger]]s, to make an impromptu [[spear]], for thrusting, or a cleaver, which made for a stouter than average cutting weapon, again with the extra reach.

Cian at 04:18, 22 April 2005

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	A '''polearm''' is a [[weapon]] which, in general and in its basic formula, takes the form of a long stick, or pole, with a bladed weapon fastened onto the top. From this it is developed based on the nature of the weapon fastened on. An [[axe]] on a long pole becomes (perhaps unsurprisingly) a pole-axe: it has a small chopping head, but a substantially longer reach than arms'-length.		A '''polearm''' is a [[weapon]] which, in general and in its basic formula, takes the form of a long stick, or pole, with a bladed weapon fastened onto the top. From this it is developed based on the nature of the weapon fastened on. An [[axe]] on a long pole becomes (perhaps unsurprisingly) a pole-axe: it has a small chopping head, but a substantially longer reach than arms'-length.

	Other things tied on to poles were [[~~knive~~]]s or [[dagger]]s, to make an impromptu [[spear]], for thrusting, or a cleaver, which made for a stouter than average cutting weapon, again with the extra reach.		Other things tied on to poles were [[knife\|knives]] or [[dagger]]s, to make an impromptu [[spear]], for thrusting, or a cleaver, which made for a stouter than average cutting weapon, again with the extra reach.

	Once these weapons became established as useful, [[armourer]]s and [[blacksmith\|smith]]s began making them to order, with the weapon end firmly and intentionally fastened on to the pole.		Once these weapons became established as useful, [[armourer]]s and [[blacksmith\|smith]]s began making them to order, with the weapon end firmly and intentionally fastened on to the pole.

Cian: category:weapons, links, word origin

2004-11-09T22:26:56Z

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	A '''polearm''' is a [[weapon]] which, in general and in its basic formula, takes the form of a long stick, or pole, with a bladed weapon fastened onto the top. From this it is developed based on the nature of the ~~weapion~~ fastened on. An axe on a long pole becomes (perhaps unsurprisingly) a pole-axe: it has a small chopping head, but a substantially longer reach than arms'-length. ~~<br>~~		A '''polearm''' is a [[weapon]] which, in general and in its basic formula, takes the form of a long stick, or pole, with a bladed weapon fastened onto the top. From this it is developed based on the nature of the weapon fastened on. An [[axe]] on a long pole becomes (perhaps unsurprisingly) a pole-axe: it has a small chopping head, but a substantially longer reach than arms'-length.
⚫	Other things tied on to poles were ~~knives~~ or ~~daggers~~, to make an impromptu spear, for thrusting, or a cleaver, which made for a stouter than average cutting weapon, again with the extra reach.

		⚫	Other things tied on to poles were [[knive]]s or [[dagger]]s, to make an impromptu [[spear]], for thrusting, or a cleaver, which made for a stouter than average cutting weapon, again with the extra reach.
⚫	Once these weapons became established as useful, ~~armourers~~ and ~~smiths~~ began making them to ~~custom~~, with the weapon end firmly and intentionally fastened on to the pole.

		⚫	Once these weapons became established as useful, [[armourer]]s and [[blacksmith\|smith]]s began making them to order, with the weapon end firmly and intentionally fastened on to the pole.
⚫	Pole-~~hammers~~ never gained the same favour -- by its nature, the hammer needs to be swung and to impact square(-ish) on. Swinging it on a pole takes too long and is too easily avoided.

		⚫	Pole-[[hammer]]s never gained the same favour -- by its nature, the hammer needs to be swung and to impact square(-ish) on. Swinging it on a pole takes too long and is too easily avoided.

			[[Language]] being the wierd thing that it is, the original word had nothing to do with poles. "Poll" is [[Middle English]] for "head" so first there was a "pollax". Over time, this was corrupted into "poleax" and from that came the "polearm".

			Particular polearms
	* [[pike]]		* [[pike]]
	* [[glaive]]		* [[glaive]]
	* [[halberd]]		* [[halberd]]
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Simoncursitor at 14:54, 9 November 2004

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	Pole-hammers never gained the same favour -- by its nature, the hammer needs to be swung and to impact square(-ish) on. Swinging it on a pole takes too long and is too easily avoided.		Pole-hammers never gained the same favour -- by its nature, the hammer needs to be swung and to impact square(-ish) on. Swinging it on a pole takes too long and is too easily avoided.


			* [[pike]]
			* [[glaive]]
			* [[halberd]]

Simoncursitor at 14:52, 9 November 2004

2004-11-09T14:52:59Z

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A '''polearm''' is a [[weapon]] which, in general and in its basic formula, takes the form of a long stick, or pole, with a bladed weapon fastened onto the top. From this it is developed based on the nature of the weapion fastened on. An axe on a long pole becomes (perhaps unsurprisingly) a pole-axe: it has a small chopping head, but a substantially longer reach than arms'-length. <br>
Other things tied on to poles were knives or daggers, to make an impromptu spear, for thrusting, or a cleaver, which made for a stouter than average cutting weapon, again with the extra reach.

Once these weapons became established as useful, armourers and smiths began making them to custom, with the weapon end firmly and intentionally fastened on to the pole.

Pole-hammers never gained the same favour -- by its nature, the hammer needs to be swung and to impact square(-ish) on. Swinging it on a pole takes too long and is too easily avoided.