The ji was initially a hybrid between a spear and a dagger-axe. It was a relatively common infantry weapon in Ancient China, and was also used by cavalry and charioteers. In the Song dynasty, …

Oct 31, 2024 · Chinese armies used a wide range of pole weapons designed for thrusting, cutting, or multifunctional purposes. Some of these polearms held symbolic significance, often …

A ji polearm, 18th c. Qi Jiguang deployed his soldiers in a 12-man 'mandarin duck' formation, which consisted of four pikemen, two men carrying daos with a great and small shield, two …

Aug 28, 2012 · Ji is is a two-handed pole weapon used as a military weapon in China as early as the Shang dynasty (1600 BC – 1046 BC). It comprises a long handle with a curved blade …

The ji (Chinese: 戟) was a Chinese polearm used in one form or another from at least as early as the Shang dynasty until the end of the Qing dynasty. They are still used for training purposes …

Ji (Halberd) was the main battle weapon from the Warring States to the Three Kingdom period (475 BC - 280 AD). Ji originated as a bronze combo pole-arm, a dagger axe blade for stabbing …

CHI | JI Chinese Halberds were used in war for well over 3000 years and have taken several different forms. These weapons combine either an Axe head, or Dagger Axe, with a spear …

Aug 21, 2017 · In ancient China, these two popular pole weapons derived from the knife. The Ge, or dagger-axe (sometimes translated as halberd, but is not actually a halberd): Essentially a …

The earliest 戟 Halberd (Ji) discovered by archaeologists were in the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BC). It served as an important military weapon during the Han Dynasty (202-220 BC). …

Oct 13, 2022 · The three most common types of Chinese polearms are the ge (戈), qiang (槍), and ji (戟). They are translated into English as dagger-axe, spear, and halberd. Dagger-axes …