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Why Battle Axes & Halberds have Curved or Straight Edges?

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Analyzes curved versus straight blade edges on battle axes and halberds. Explains design variations in polearms.

A 22-minute video from scholagladiatoria: “Why Battle Axes & Halberds have Curved or Straight Edges?”.

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