16th century spiked end halberd handcrafted reenacThis halberd is based on 16th century originals. It has an open axehead to reduce weight. Ideal for 16th century costumes. The halberd is a weapon with a long wooden shaft and an iron point, with an axe and a hook underneath. Contrary to popular belief, the hook was not intended to increase wounds, but to block or trap enemy weapons. The length of the stick allowed a halberdier to strike more powerfully than a sword. The weapon was effective in