This polearm is similar to the partizan, though it has a narrower main blade and larger side blades. Its name is a possible reference to its place of origin, the island of Corsica. In combat, it would have been used mainly for its thrusting capabilities, with the side blades used for parrying and pushing opponents. One last notable thing is an alternate name for this weapon: variants like the one shown here are sometimes referred to as a “chauve-souris,” the French word for “bat.”