Lance

The lance is a relative of the spear but unlike the spear it was not meant for throwing. It is a much heavier weapon and much more durable. It was particularly effective in two different ways. A group of mounted knights could charge with their lances thus creating a very effective way of breaking through enemy lines. IT could also be used as an effective defense against mounted charges. Lances were much longer and sturdier than their cousin the spear. Usually ranging up to about ten feet in length with the jousting versions sometimes even longer as long as twelve feet or more.

Mace

There are many different variations of maces and they all served specific purposes. The mace shown in the picture here is called a "Flanged Mace" and it was one of the more popular types of maces. It had the pure striking blow force power of a heavy mace but with the addition of the flanges it could also cut through armor. So it was a dual purpose and very effective weapon.

Spear

The most frequent use of the spear was for throwing. But over the centuries they were adapted for the changing needs of hand to hand combat. It has been used in cultures throughout the world because it is inexpensive and easy to make and it is extremely effective. You can attack your enemy without getting too close. .Although there are some interesting variations. The tribal spear is one of the variations. It could be used as a thrown weapon but because of the bladed and hooked end it was also a very effective halbard type weapon. And the spike on the bottom end was very effective at securing the spear into the ground to hold ground against an attack, particularly mounted attacks.

Battle Axe

The Medieval Axe was a fearsome weapon. It combined many different tactics into one weapon. The Main blade of course was something to be feared but there were other things that made it a feared weapon. The Medieval axe often had a pick like weapon opposite the blade as in this example. Sometimes it had a second blade or even a hammer. It was a feared close combat weapon. Many of them also had some kind of tool at the bottom of the handle. This could be used to pierce and puncture. The one shown here has a metal spike

Flail

The flail is a medieval weapon made of one or more weights attached to a handle with a hinge or chain. There is some disagreement over the names for this weapon; the terms morning star and even mace are variously applied, though these are used to describe other weapons, which are very different in usage from a weapon with a hinge or chain, commonly used in Europe from the 13th century to the 15th century. It is also vulgarly referred to as a bombyknocker.The flail was a deadly medieval age weapon used in military warfare, however many flails were also used to administer punishment for crimes against the state and church.

Trident

A TRIDENT is a three-toothed fork or spear. Most famously the Trident was a symbol of Poseidon's (the Greek God of the Sea) power but it has also been linked to other religions and cultures. The Hindu God Shiva is said to have a trident with a stabiliser so that it will fly when thrown as a weapon. Roman gladiators were reputed to use them in the arena in conjunction with a net. Satan is often portrayed with a trident in his possession. The trident is also a symbol of the sea and is the central symbol in the flag of Barbados.