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It has been argued that the glaive had its origin in Wales, and that it remained a national weapon until the end of the XVth
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A glaive typically consists of a single-edged blade approximately 45 centimeters long affixed to a pole measuring about 2 meters. The blade is secured in a socket-shaft configuration, akin to an axe head, as opposed to having a
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and reenactment events. The glaive has also influenced the design of fictional weapons in various forms of media, including video games, movies, and television series.
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