What is a Really Long Spear Called?

A question that has puzzled many: what do you call a spear that exceeds the usual length of, say, a meter? This article aims to unravel the mystery, exploring different cultures and time periods to bring you a comprehensive overview of really long spears, known as pikes, sarissas, lances, or simply longspears.

Long Spears: A Brief Introduction

Throughout history, spears have been used as both primary and secondary weapons across various cultures. The effectiveness of a spear depends greatly on its length, type, and construction. Spears longer than usual were primarily designed for battle, meant to extend the reach and deadliness of an warrior, whether in close-quarters combat or as a ranging weapon. The following categories describe different types of really long spears:

Categories of Really Long Spears

The Legendary Pikes of Ancient Greece

The ancient Greeks utilized spears known as pikes ( Greek: piké, πίκη ), long spears with pointed or thickened heads made of iron or other durable materials. These instruments served both as a personal combat tool and as an asset for formations of Hoplites (heavily armed infantry). For a Hoplite, pikes provided extended range and enhanced reach, further extending their battle effectiveness. When the phalanx (tightly packed unit of soldiers) advanced together, pikes formed the tip of a "sea" of pointed steel. It is difficult to describe exactly which kind of spearhead and point, the Greek words here have some meaning so:

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King Philip II of Macedonia, his son Alexander The Great, both employed extremely long spears named Sarissas or more properly: Sarisses with triangular points, triangular for point to Macedon (land/ kingdom).

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