Halberd vs. Battleaxe — What's the Difference?

A halberd (also called halbard, halbert or Swiss voulge) is a two-handed pole weapon that came to prominent use during the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries. The word halberd is most likely equivalent to the German word Hellebarde, deriving from Middle High German halm (handle) and barte (battleaxe) joined to form helmbarte.

A large broad-bladed axe used in ancient warfare.

A combined spear and battleaxe.

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A weapon of the 1400s and 1500s having an axelike blade and a steel spike mounted on the end of a long shaft.

Alternative spelling of battle axe

A two-handed pole weapon, consisting of a long pole with an axe-like blade mounted on it (at a right angle like an axe, not on the tip like a spear), and (opposite the blade) typically a spike or hook.

An ancient long-handled weapon, of which the head had a point and several long, sharp edges, curved or straight, and sometimes additional points. The heads were sometimes of very elaborate form.

A pike fitted with an ax head