Swiss Halberd

The Swiss have a reputation of being a nation of riflemen. This is because men of military age are required to keep a battle rifle and ammunition at home. This, however, is a relatively more recent development. For three hundred years, starting in the twelfth century, the Swiss were widely feared for the terrible havoc they could wreck on the battlefield with their infamous Halberd. The Swiss Halberd effectively combined the best attributes of the spear, battle axe, and hook into one devastating piece of weaponry.

Traditionally, it was mounted on a 6 to 7 foot ash pole and could pierce the thickest steel armor like it was cheesecloth! It could pulverize a heavy shield or helmet as if they were no sturdier than eggshells! An armored knight could be dragged from his saddle with the Halberd’s beak (pointed hook), and summarily hacked to pieces by a throng of mere peasants. Even today it is difficult to imagine a weapon more ferocious in close quarter battle.

The Cold Steel Swiss Halberd is almost identical to its historical brethren except that ours is made out of modern materials. It’s made from 1050 high carbon steel and features the traditional long spike, axe blade and pointed beak or hook, making it a multi-faceted weapon that gives one the option of stabbing, hacking or pulling an opponent. The head is mounted on a thick ash shaft for extended reach and power. The shaft features specially “flattened” sides making it possible to strike with all your strength without worrying about the handle twisting or rotating in your hand at the moment of impact.