Spetum
TypePolearm
OriginEurope
Era1400s
UsersInfantry
About Spetum
A polearm with a central spike flanked by two backward-curving blades. Designed to catch and control opponents weapons. The side blades could also trip horses. One of many polearm variants developed during the medieval arms race.
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