- This page was last edited on 22 April 2005, at 14:51.
- Content is available under Creative Commons Attribution unless otherwise noted.
- Privacy policy
- About Cunnan
- Legal small-print
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.