Halberd, Poleaxe

Halberds made for use in medieval/renaissance combat. These halberds were designed for use in the SCA cut and thrust polearm experiment (approved for use as of 2/13/2024).

-Print with TUP and Gyroid or Rectilinear infill at %10 infill to make sure the blade flexes.
-These will fit on a 1.25" diameter round shaft with a taper on the end (0.5" at the tip, 7" long, gage attached). The halberds have a taper in the top end, starting half way up, so they don't slip down the shaft.

-After putting on halberd, put this head on top of the shaft and tightly tape down to the shaft first then fill any gap and tape all that to the halberd.

BEFORE YOU PRINT
-Make sure to check on how to print TPU with your printer. I have to cover my print plate with painters tape to not damage it.

-Use heat to melt the layers together to increase long term durability. I currently use a heatgun, used for shrinkwrap.

-Melt the outer edges to prevent cracks at the print seams.  

-Pay special attention to the inner elbow of the hook as it is a stress point. Repeated melting treatments will greatly increase its lifespan. If not treated the hook will tare off.

-Its worth noting that I've been sparring with these without padding, except on my hands and head.