Glaive

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The Glaive (also called a glave, couteau de breche, and fauchard/fouchardwas) was a medieval European polearm with a long knife-like blade. The blade generally curved backward and was sharpened on the convex side; it was primarily a slashing and chopping weapon. Glaives were often used to protect archers, crossbowmen, and gunners while they reloaded. Outside of combat they were a popular processional weapon and therefore many had ornately carved blades.