Sword vs. Polearm - Can You Just CUT it Off?

Get Surfshark VPN at - Enter promo code SKALL for 85% off and 3 extra months for free! This is a common question, considering how difficult it is to fight a spear/halberd/poleaxe/etc with a sword: Can’t you just cut the wooden haft? Well, you can try... But is the opponent going to let you? And if it succeeds, what sort of damage to the pole can you expect? In this video I talk about my opinion on the video, demonstrate a few techniques, and test a sharp longsword against an ash and hickory pole. *** Support the channel *** Help fund future videos, get bonus content and other rewards: Books about history and/or martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend (as an Amazon Affiliate I earn commission through these links): US - Canada -