Any Companies make a Battle-Ready Halberd

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billoo13

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Sorry I am not sure what forum to put this in.

My brother is a collector of swords and longer bladed weapons and he asked me to see if I can find any Halberds for sale. Any halberds I can find are made as a wall hanger or for reenactments. He prefers every weapon in his collection be made to where the weapons are be able to be used fight alot and be able to take abuse not to just hang on the wall and look cool.

So I was hoping someone on here would be able to help us find any companies or custom makers that make battle-ready halberds.

Thank you for any help you can provide.
 
Windlass Steelcrafts, made in India, good value for the price, probably better made than the originals.
 
billoo13 said:
Thanks, I was curious because a saw a cool knife and a few spears they made that are affordable and battle ready.

http://www.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=882512&name=Will+Scarlett+Knife

Also is the Kult of Athena site a safe and good site to buy from.


sorry about all the questions, I just got into collecting a 2-3 months ago and still know almost nothing.
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The prices are in line and in many cases, quite a bargain. After looking over their site, I will be placing an order myself in the next few weeks.
 
Thrustus said:
Windlass Steelcrafts, made in India, good value for the price, probably better made than the originals.
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No, you are quite wrong about that. What orifice did you pull this knowledge from?

Medieval-renaissance weapons are proofed with cutting and piercing tests. Windlass are made by people who have never seen a real version in their life. They may be decent, but they are nowhere near an original weapon made for warfare in Europe by an armorer.
 
Starfire Swords makes halberds. I have a friend who works there and he encourages you to abuse their wares.
 
CWL said:
No, you are quite wrong about that. What orifice did you pull this knowledge from?

Medieval-renaissance weapons are proofed with cutting and piercing tests. Windlass are made by people who have never seen a real version in their life. They may be decent, but they are nowhere near an original weapon made for warfare in Europe by an armorer.
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I doubt that all original weapons went through such tests, but otherwise agree with you whole-heartedly. Windlass is good for the money, but they are a very far cry for the quality of the originals.
 
Oh yes, weapons of quality and manufacture by well-known armorers, or which came from famous production areas were all proved/proof marked.

Halberds were specialist weapons and carried by NCOs and specialist forces who took extra risks and were paid double that of regular soldiers (doppelsoldners, or double-pay soldiers). They were extremely well-made and cared-for.
 
CWL said:
Oh yes, weapons of quality and manufacture by well-known armorers, or which came from famous production areas were all proved/proof marked.

Halberds were specialist weapons and carried by NCOs and specialist forces who took extra risks and were paid double that of regular soldiers (doppelsoldners, or double-pay soldiers). They were extremely well-made and cared-for.
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They have their origins as evolutions of the agricultural billhook, which, when mounted on a pole, was converted to a weapon of war by the lower class. This polearm adaptation of the agricultural tool turned into the glaive/guisarme family and the halberd family. Halberds took on the uses you describe during the latter days of their use, but it took time for them to achieve such status. At least that's my present understanding.
 
Id loveto take on a project like this.
 
Charlie Mike said:
Id loveto take on a project like this.
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I'd rather see your take on a folding spetum! Make it wave open. :D:D:D

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Sounds like a giant balisong.
 
FortyTwoBlades said:
They have their origins as evolutions of the agricultural billhook, which, when mounted on a pole, was converted to a weapon of war by the lower class. This polearm adaptation of the agricultural tool turned into the glaive/guisarme family and the halberd family. Halberds took on the uses you describe during the latter days of their use, but it took time for them to achieve such status. At least that's my present understanding.
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Oh, I wouldn't agree with that definition.

Just like swords are true "weapons" and evolved specifically for battle, which distinguishes them from knives & machetes/choppers, the halberd is an evolved weapon.

Yes, the Swiss Cantonmen first used them in their revolutionary wars against the Austrians & Burgundians, but by the time a halberd was a "halberd", it was a pure battle weapon, and which quickly became the primary weapon for professional soldiers. By the time it was called a "halberd", it was a pure infantry weapon, and not something also meant for agriculture.
 
I own several items made by Arms & Armour. Luckily, I live a short ways from them in Minneapolis and was able to see their workshop. It was like stepping into the 15th century. They make top notch weaponry, and you'll pay for it too. Some examples: English Bill-$380, Knights Pole Ax-$635, Italian Bill (very cool I might add)-$530, and that's just a small listing of the things they make. Suits of Armour, if you can afford them etc. They make exact copies if various swords. Actually, the weaponry they make is superior to the original stuff, because they start with better quality steel than was possible to smelt at the time.
 
CWL said:
Oh, I wouldn't agree with that definition.

Just like swords are true "weapons" and evolved specifically for battle, which distinguishes them from knives & machetes/choppers, the halberd is an evolved weapon.

Yes, the Swiss Cantonmen first used them in their revolutionary wars against the Austrians & Burgundians, but by the time a halberd was a "halberd", it was a pure battle weapon, and which quickly became the primary weapon for professional soldiers. By the time it was called a "halberd", it was a pure infantry weapon, and not something also meant for agriculture.
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I think you misinterpreted my statement. :p I was saying that in their original form they were not considered a weapon for specialist forces like you described. While they became that in their latter days of use, they began as a standard infantry weapon with humble origins. Just like a bunch of polearms that later saw ceremonial use. :)
 
Thanks for all the help so far. This has been a very informative thread so far and now I just wish I could afford to buy some of the polearms or at least have the space for them. I am now looking into the Arms & Armour weapons. I saw they make a Javelin for $48.
 
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