A polearm is basically any sharp, stabbing or cutting head on the top of a long wooden handle. The earliest polearms were stone spears used by prehistoric hunters. During the Middle Ages, many types of polearms, including the pike, the halberd, and the poleaxe, came into use. One of the most common images from the middle ages is that of a castle guard, standing at attention, holding a halberd or poleaxe.

Our polearms are made from durable, 1/2" signboard treated for weather resistance, and 1 1/4" wood handles. Available with gray painted head and dark stained handle.

The spear was one of man's earliest weapons and has been used by every culture around the world. Spears have been used for everything from hunting saber toothed tigers and mammoths in the ice age to stopping heavy cavalry charges in the middle ages. A spear is quite simply a long, wooden shaft with a sharp point made from stone, metal or even just hardened wood. The spear is a true all purpose weapon. It can be thrown, used as a hand to hand weapon, or braced against the ground to stop a charging foe on a horse or camel. Spears can be used one-handed with a shield, or two-handed without a shield.

Our spears have a 5 foot long handle with an eight inch long spear head made from gray, weather resistant, 1/2" signboard. An excellent choice for any warrior from the stone age hunter to the medieval pikeman.

The poleaxe is a long, wooden, handle with a spear point on the top and an axe blade on each side. The poleaxe was often used by guards and was an excellent weapon for removing a rider from his horse.

Our poleaxes are made from durable, weather resistant, plywood with a 5 foot long wooden handle.

Note: Price includes a $6.00 oversize shipping change. Ground shipping only.

Get the hook! The Halberd is 5' long and is our newest poleaxe.

Small bladed staves are 42 inches long, large are 60 inches long. They are made from stained cedar staves with painted pine blades.