Crowbill

Crowbill

A crowbill is a type of medieval fighting pick named for it's resemblance to a crow's bill. The most elaborate and well-crafted crowbills were made in India or Persia. Crowbills were designed specifically to pierce chain mail and plate mail joints. [ [http://members.aol.com/dargolyt/TheForge/crowbill.htm The Forge] ]

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