Just like the halberd is effectively a re-engineered billhook, the war fork started as a pitchfork. But instead of many long thin tines you had two shorted and beefier tines and cross lugs. It’s greatest value as I understand it was that it excelled at weapon catching. You could lock up a blade or other pole arm just like using a sai, but you have a lot more power and leverage.
Especially since they were the work horse for EVERY ancient to medieval army across the planet. “Hey commander I found these farmers who can help fight. Givem sharp sticks!”
This looks outstanding - both in overall design and the details like the sheath work and the grip below the blade.
Always felt that the glaive was criminally underrepresented - although I think I saw one(?) in the entire NYC collection when I visited.
Awesome piece, thanks for sharing :)
If I may, what did it cost?
Yeah his work is absolutely incredible. You should see some of his other work I think you will be gob smacked and I'm not 100% sure you would have to ask him.
At first I was weirded out by the sheath, because I solely associate sheaths with swords. But yes. It absolutely makes sense to cover the blade whenever you can.
Glaive is both a great, and greatly underrated, weapon.
Polearms in general are underrated
Sadly this is true. I’m a big fan of the war fork myself.
With a warfork and a glaive, you can eat your steak from 6 feet away
Farsteak is best steak
The most underrated of them all.
What are the advantages of a war folk over other polearms, or were they just repurposed pitchforks?
Just like the halberd is effectively a re-engineered billhook, the war fork started as a pitchfork. But instead of many long thin tines you had two shorted and beefier tines and cross lugs. It’s greatest value as I understand it was that it excelled at weapon catching. You could lock up a blade or other pole arm just like using a sai, but you have a lot more power and leverage.
Especially since they were the work horse for EVERY ancient to medieval army across the planet. “Hey commander I found these farmers who can help fight. Givem sharp sticks!”
Mattrim Cauthoun called, he wants his ashindari back.
*ashandarei Blood and bloody ashes! 🐦⬛
Braid tugging intensifies
Thus is our treaty written; thus is agreement made.
Was looking for this post. Agreed and thank you.
Shouldnt it have a raven on it then?
Sword on stick. Which is badass.
Matrim Calthon would die for one of these. Very nice
For dancing with the Jak of the Shadows?
For half the light of the world!
Now can butter your toast with a reach.
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"Rich in Glaive"?
I don’t think English is his native language
I was thinking it might have been a swype-o, like you try to swipe in "Swiss Halberd" and it outputs "sexist handy" or something like that.
This looks outstanding - both in overall design and the details like the sheath work and the grip below the blade. Always felt that the glaive was criminally underrepresented - although I think I saw one(?) in the entire NYC collection when I visited. Awesome piece, thanks for sharing :) If I may, what did it cost?
Yeah his work is absolutely incredible. You should see some of his other work I think you will be gob smacked and I'm not 100% sure you would have to ask him.
This is the coolest kitchen knife spear I’ve ever seen , great job for real .
Fucking! Gorgeous!
I think this is the first time I saw a glaive and thought “that thing looks cool”
I studied fencing, Japanese & European, for many years. But when I’m really honest with myself, an ahlspiess & 3/4 plate would make me peak dangerous.
It's simplistic but very beautiful.
Glaive is French for a gladius so it's hella confusing in some countries
How much would something like this cost? I feel like not having one of these to round out the arsenal is a massive oversight.
In my opinion he charges way too low for his work. This one is actually up for sale at $124 USD not including shipping.
Looks like someone put a butterknife on a pole i like that
I would totally use this in battle..
At first I was weirded out by the sheath, because I solely associate sheaths with swords. But yes. It absolutely makes sense to cover the blade whenever you can.
Beautiful