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The '''glaive''' is a [[medieval]] [[Europe]]an [[polearm]] with a long [[knife]]like blade. The blade curved back and was sharpened on the outside; it was a slashing and chopping [[weapon]]. Glaives were used to protect [[archer]]s, [[crossbow]]men, and [[firearm|gunner]]s. |
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In [[Japan]], a glaive-like weapon called the [[naginata]] was at one stage the primary weapon of the [[samurai]]. It was later replaced by the [[yari]] ([[spear]]). |
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Latest revision as of 13:54, 28 September 2007
The glaive is a medieval European polearm with a long knifelike blade. The blade curved back and was sharpened on the outside; it was a slashing and chopping weapon. Glaives were used to protect archers, crossbowmen, and gunners.
In Japan, a glaive-like weapon called the naginata was at one stage the primary weapon of the samurai. It was later replaced by the yari (spear).
