Billhook

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The bill is a formidable polearm weapon wielded by medieval infantry in Europe. Its size, function, and appearance closely resemble those of the halberd, differing mainly in its distinctive hooked blade shape. Alternative names for this deadly tool include English bill, bill hook, or bill-guisarme. One significant advantage that sets it apart from other polearms is its ability to deliver a crushing blow like a spear while also packing the power of an axe. Moreover, the pronounced hook on its blade makes it a force to be reckoned with against armoured cavalrymen, allowing it to snag and drag them off their mounts to meet a swift end at the hands of a sword, spear, or even another bill. This versatility also made it effective in taking down heavily armoured infantry by dragging them into the fray or exploiting weaknesses in their defensive armour.