Corseque

By Crusader1307

Developed in Corsica, France - this weapon was part of the Polearm family of weapons. Seen in the 16th Century, the head of the weapon had a long slender (sharpened) steel spike. 2 much smaller spikes curved and extended outward from the center blades base. Often curved (or bent) to resemble flower "leaves". The Corseque was a thrusting and stabbing weapon. Mounted on a 6, 8, even 10 foot poles - these weapons were popular in Europe for a time.