Warbrand
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| Weapon type: | sword |
| Designations: | Haumesser, Warbrand, Two-handed glaive |
| Use: | Cutting weapon |
| Working time: | 13th Century |
| Distribution: | Europe |
| Handle: | Wood |
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The Warblers edge , or Two-handed glaive (two-handed glaive ), is a European, high medieval weapon and represents a kind of hybrid of Sword and Polearm represents.
history
The Warblers edge was in the Morgan Bible shown (see picture - The Knight in the foreground kills his opponent with a two-handed glaive) and could possibly the precursor of long sword and bastard sword be. Unfortunately, there are no archaeological finds or written sources for this weapon. Thus, the English name Warbrand is fictional and derives from brand for sword and was for war, which only describes a war sword . Despite the lack of physical and written evidence, it is believed that the weapon shown actually existed.
description
The Warbrand had a straight, long, slender, pointed blade sharpened on one side. It also had a long handle , which allowed a powerful blow from the horse's back. It seems to have been light enough for one-handed handling, but could also be wielded with two hands, so that it received an additional swing when being hit, which is suitable for mounted and foot soldiers alike. Interestingly, that is Warblers edge in the Morgan Bible without guard shown what it but as pure Hiebwaffe does not need. Like other polearms, it does not seem to have had a scabbard .