Swiss Halberd Head

The head of this LARP foam halberd incorporates three basic elements: an axe-like blade, a stabbing spike, and a beak. The axe blade, which gives the weapon its name (derived from the German Halm, long shaft, and Barte, axe) was used for hacking, the spike for thrusting, and the beak either for piercing weaker armor, or for pulling a knight from his saddle.

The halberd was a foot-soldier's weapon particularly popular in Germany and Switzerland. It was the most versatile of shafted weapons a man on foot could use; though the pike was the main weapon for the massed squares of foot soldiers so important in 15th and 16th century battles, the halberd was utilized both by the famous Swiss Reisläufer and German Landsknecht.

The head of the Swiss Halberd head is in steel color. 

If you’re mounting this polearm on a wooden pole, the ideal diameter is 30-32 mm and it can be both round and octagonal. Before mounting the head, it is necessary to shape the wood so that the rubber hose, which reinforces the tip of the halberd, fits well on the peg at the tip of the pole. You can see the appropriate shape of the tip on the diagram above.

The entire surface of the portion of the shaft that is inserted into the socket has to be coated in a good quality glue. 

The tip of the fiberglass core or wooden shaft has to be thoroughly rounded to prevent any edges from weakening and potentially cutting the foam from inside.

Halberdhead length: 34 cm
Halberdhead weight: 260 g
Blade length: 16 cm

This is a LARP-safe foam weapon, designed for safe roleplay, reenactment, and cosplay. It is made from high-quality foam with a reinforced core for durability and flexibility, ensuring it meets LARP safety standards. This is not a real weapon and is not intended for actual combat or self-defense. Always use responsibly in appropriate settings. ⚔️