The bardiche was a narrow-bladed axe with its lower end fixed to a staff. They originated in Russia about the 15th century and were used by infantry and town guards in Russia, Poland, Sweden and Finland until the 17th century. Research Bardiche
The locher was a Scottish weapon similar to the bardiche. The head was of an arched shape, almost crescent in outline, with its lower side fixed to a pole, and with a curved hook coming out from the top of the handle.
Lochers were used in Scotland from the Middle Ages to the 17th century. Research Locher
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