(Pros: Balance, Construction, Handle Material, Head Material
Cons: None
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Cold Steel 89MSG Man at Arms Seargent's Halberd 85.25" Overall, 1055 Carbon Steel, Ash Wood Handle
Part #: CS89MSG | Cold Steel Knives
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Description
CS89MSG: 89MSG Man at Arms Sergeant's Halberd
Cold Steel
Cold Steel President Lynn C Thompson has long been fascinated by Pole Arms, Spears and Halberds.
The Sergeant's Halberd is often seen as a ceremonial item, carried as a badge of rank by officers and NCOs alike in the 18th and 19th Century, it was a much feared weapon of war as well.
Unlike its heavy-duty brethren (see Swiss Halberd) the Sergeant's Halberd was actually developed during the age of firearms and was designed to face foes with less protective armor. Lighter, faster and more maneuverable, the Sergeant's Halberd is a deceptively quick and astonishingly effective weapon.
This interpretation of the Sergeant's Halberd is representative of the battlefield incarnation of this historical tool. Though it features costly but attractive embellishments and ornamentation, it is a true warrior through and though. Fully sharpened and surprisingly rugged and durable, it can be used as a spear for thrusting, a hook to catch, trap and entangle and as a cutting tool to chop, cut and slice!
The Sergeant's Halberd is a perfect addition to the collection of any historical re-enactor or Western Martial Artist and it makes a terrifically effective emergency self-defense tool when your life is on the line.
Specifications
- Item Number: 89MSG
- Name: MAA Sergeant's Halberd
- Head Length: 21.25"
- Blade Steel: 1055 Carbon
- Overall Length: 85.25"
- Weight: 62.8 oz. Total, 32.4 oz. Head
- Handle: 64" Ash Wood
- Made in India
UPC Code: 705442011538
Related Categories
Cold Steel Knives, Cold Steel Tomahawks Series, 1055 Blade Steel, Wood Handle Material, Axes, Axes Historic, Made in India
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Customer Reviews
Manny
NYJul 23, 2026
The Duke Of Windsor
PhiladelphiaMar 18, 2023
Pros: Construction, Head Material
Cons: None
A very fine item at this price
I'm giving the halberd an average of 4 rather than 5 stars for a couple of reasons even though I really like it a lot. The quality of the head is really very nice. I opted to lightly sand and polish the bluing as I prefer the actual steel to show in my collection. In doing so it becomes clear why it's finished as it is: to cover the tool marks you would see otherwise. Not a big deal as I'm able to sand/polish them out just fine. Really just a matter of investing the time and effort. The only real problem with the halberd head is that the socket is only about 1" in diameter: pretty small for what should be used as an actual combat weapon. By comparison, the CS English bill is 1.25" in diameter and easily stout enough for rough use. Combined with the fact that the shafts seems not to be ash but another less sturdy hardwood makes this halberd seem less than ready for full harsh contact. In the end I think its worth the money but if you're looking to really do some hacking look at the English bill. I'm fine with this as it looks great on the wall of my armory and performs well while practicing my technique in the back yard.
Matt
MississippiMar 29, 2017
Pros: Handle Material, Head Material
Cons: None
Don't waste your money.
This thing is absolute trash. I received this halberd today, and had nothing but problems with it right from the start. First of all, the shaft and the head don't fit together; there's a crossbar in the socket of the head that prevents the shaft from going into it far enough to be even slightly tight. I had to attempt to shave the piece down myself with a sander. Once I had the head somewhat secured, I stabbed a simple 2x4 with it; about 6 inches of the point snapped right off. Cold Steel brags about having "the world's hardest, strongest knives," but this thing broke just a thrift-store knockoff. Don't waste your money. Cold Steel has lost it.
