Glaive
From BelegarthWiki
m (→Glaive Construction: added link) |
|||
| Line 9: | Line 9: | ||
== Glaive Construction == | == Glaive Construction == | ||
| + | ''For instructions on building a glaive, see [[Constructing a Glaive]]''. | ||
Built on a core of Bandshoppe poles or 1"+ PVC, glaives are usually between 6'-9' in lenght. 1/3 of the weapon is handle, 1/3 (usually) is incidental padding, and the last 1/3 is a striking surface. Given that the weapon is longer than the 48" minimum of class II weapons, this striking surface counts as Red. With the great leverage a long swung weapon can produce, a thicker striking surface is required than normal. | Built on a core of Bandshoppe poles or 1"+ PVC, glaives are usually between 6'-9' in lenght. 1/3 of the weapon is handle, 1/3 (usually) is incidental padding, and the last 1/3 is a striking surface. Given that the weapon is longer than the 48" minimum of class II weapons, this striking surface counts as Red. With the great leverage a long swung weapon can produce, a thicker striking surface is required than normal. | ||
Revision as of 22:33, 3 March 2006
Contents |
Overview
A Glaive is a polearm with a striking surface, typically with a stabbing tip as well.
History
Glaive Construction
For instructions on building a glaive, see Constructing a Glaive.
Built on a core of Bandshoppe poles or 1"+ PVC, glaives are usually between 6'-9' in lenght. 1/3 of the weapon is handle, 1/3 (usually) is incidental padding, and the last 1/3 is a striking surface. Given that the weapon is longer than the 48" minimum of class II weapons, this striking surface counts as Red. With the great leverage a long swung weapon can produce, a thicker striking surface is required than normal.
Glaives in Belegarth
A common weapon, Glaives are often used as alternatives to spears in suipport of a shield wall. The striking surface gives them a greater versatility, allowing them to also partially overcome the common anti-spear tactic of grabbing behind the stabbing tip.
