military fork

A military fork is a polearm which was used in Europe between the 15th and 19th centuries. Like many polearms, the military fork traces its lineage to an agricultural tool, in this case the pitchfork. Unlike a trident used for fishing, the military fork was rarely barbed and normally consisted only of two tines (prongs) which were straight compared to the original pitchfork. The pair of tines usually ran parallel or slightly flared. This weapon was relatively easy to use compared to a sword, which could take years to learn how to wield effectively. It was usually used in absence of a spear. Like a spear, the military fork could be used in tight formations and was often made with various minor customizations to improve use; in the example of the image above, the fork has a hook parallel to the prongs intended to "catch" the blow of a weapon, as well as two "hooks" intended to dismount a knight from his horse.

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Military Fork, French, detail (MET, 14.25.58)

Military Fork, Italian, detail (MET, 14.25.106)

Military Fork, Italian, detail (MET, 14.25.116)

Fourchette de messcantine l'armée de l'air allemande (Luftwaffe), prise de guerre de Michel Moreau du 2ème escadron du , 2018.4.109

Fourchette de messcantine l'armée de l'air allemande (Luftwaffe), prise de guerre de Michel Moreau du 2ème escadron du , 2018.4.109(2)

Military Fork, Italian, detail (MET, 14.25.116)

Military Fork, French, detail (MET, 29.156.40)

Military Fork, French, detail (MET, 29.156.40)

Military Fork, French, detail (MET, 29.156.40)

Military Fork, French, detail (MET, 14.25.11)

Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
commons	image		Military Fork, French, detail (MET, 14.25.58)		Commons
commons	image		Military Fork, Italian, detail (MET, 14.25.106)		Commons
commons	image		Military Fork, Italian, detail (MET, 14.25.116)		Commons
commons	image		Fourchette de messcantine l'armée de l'air allemande (Luftwaffe), prise de guerre de Michel Moreau du 2ème escadron du , 2018.4.109		Commons
commons	image		Fourchette de messcantine l'armée de l'air allemande (Luftwaffe), prise de guerre de Michel Moreau du 2ème escadron du , 2018.4.109(2)		Commons
commons	image		Military Fork, Italian, detail (MET, 14.25.116)		Commons
commons	image		Military Fork, French, detail (MET, 29.156.40)		Commons
commons	image		Military Fork, French, detail (MET, 29.156.40)		Commons
commons	image		Military Fork, French, detail (MET, 29.156.40)		Commons
commons	image		Military Fork, French, detail (MET, 14.25.11)		Commons