Polearms and battle axes are the most ancient weapons. Medieval Polearms and battle axes are being used since the stone ages.

All polearms have a long haft and a blade at the top. This blade may be an axe or a dagger or a spear or any other type. These were either used by a mounted army to keep the enemy at a distance, or for throwing. At the far enemy, they were often used as a hunting tool also. The top blade was usually a modification of a household or a farm blade.

The battle axe is a name given to all fighting axe. These may be one or two headed. And the blade size may also vary. Their basic purpose was to chop or slash and could be used for close combats or to keep the enemy at bay. The handle of the axe is heavy and sturdy. Raw hide was often used to cover the haft. The Axe is considered to be the weapon of Yamraj, the lord of death in Hindu Mythology.