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Frequency270 — 12 years ago(January 14, 2014 07:49 AM)

Traditionally, the glaive is a polearm. Casual research does not suggest any prior use of the term glaive as a throwing weapon.
Did the writers and directors just think the word sounded cool?
Damion Crowley
All complaints about my post go to Helen Waite.

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No idea. I have wondered the same thing.
I have a better question: Where can I get a good working replica of that thing?
I remember seeing some fans selling plastic kits in Etsy or some other place on the Web.
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]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/618599https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/618599Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:01:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why was the Glaive called a Glaive? on Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:01:27 GMT]]>Glaramara — 9 years ago(December 22, 2016 02:06 AM)

I don't know, "the Death Frisbee" sounds pretty awesome.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/618598https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/618598Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:01:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why was the Glaive called a Glaive? on Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:01:27 GMT]]>camerica1978 — 9 years ago(October 29, 2016 07:54 PM)

Glaive sounds a lot better than dagger boomerang or death frisbee. Also, it's not a commonly known word, so it sounds more potent than flying sword or throwing star. And foreign names like Chakram or Shurikin don't sound as good as Glaive. Really, what else could you name it and have it still retain it's aura of nobility and power?

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/618597https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/618597Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:01:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why was the Glaive called a Glaive? on Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:01:26 GMT]]>runemesa — 10 years ago(March 29, 2016 04:09 PM)

I've always wondered that as well, why they called it a glaive. I do remember, however, in the Atari video game it was called the Krullux, not the Glaive.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/618596https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/618596Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:01:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why was the Glaive called a Glaive? on Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:01:25 GMT]]>geoffreygould — 11 years ago(May 07, 2014 12:57 PM)

Yes which is why I have ignored Seuss for years now! The loser has nothing else better to do lmao

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/618595https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/618595Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:01:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why was the Glaive called a Glaive? on Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:01:25 GMT]]>pacem23 — 11 years ago(May 23, 2014 08:20 PM)

Allegedly.
The grave is no bar to my call.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/618594https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/618594Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:01:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why was the Glaive called a Glaive? on Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:01:24 GMT]]>Johnny_Wrong — 11 years ago(May 07, 2014 01:45 PM)

Gee, Pacem, thanks for your wisdom. And for feeding the troll.

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]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/618592https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/618592Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:01:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why was the Glaive called a Glaive? on Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:01:23 GMT]]>pacem23 — 11 years ago(May 05, 2014 03:07 PM)

I know about Dr. Seuss. I've been on IMDb long enough to run into him and his like. I know this is going to come off as me being rude, and I'm not trying to be, but I really think you need to take your own advice. I see you responded to him after you told me to ignore him. I think he's funny in a certain context, and as such he doesn't really bother me, but if you (and others) keep responding to him by calling him a troll and this and that, he's just only going to keep it up. I won't say he'll go away if no one responds to him, but at the very least he could be the virtual bully who no one will acknowledge. Think about it.
The grave is no bar to my call.

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]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/618590https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/618590Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:01:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why was the Glaive called a Glaive? on Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:01:22 GMT]]>Johnny_Wrong — 11 years ago(May 05, 2014 11:18 AM)

See what I mean?
Twat.

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]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/618588https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/618588Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:01:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why was the Glaive called a Glaive? on Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:01:21 GMT]]>Johnny_Wrong — 11 years ago(May 04, 2014 04:58 PM)

Yhat SeussMeTub dick is ALWAYS on Krull boards trying to get a rise out of people.
Just ignore him. He thrives on attention.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/618587https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/618587Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:01:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why was the Glaive called a Glaive? on Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:01:20 GMT]]>pacem23 — 12 years ago(February 02, 2014 10:21 PM)

That's much better. I'm still a Krull fan, but I think you're growing on me. Are you a closet fan? Just kidding.
The grave is no bar to my call.

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]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/618585https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/618585Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:01:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why was the Glaive called a Glaive? on Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:01:19 GMT]]>pacem23 — 12 years ago(January 19, 2014 11:46 PM)

The Beast Stomach Stapler??? I
know
you can do better than that.
The grave is no bar to my call.

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]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/618583https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/618583Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:01:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why was the Glaive called a Glaive? on Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:01:18 GMT]]>Frequency270 — 12 years ago(January 16, 2014 01:59 PM)

[we're sorry but there is no drum roll with cymbal clash emoticon. damn you! damn your eyes, anyway!]
Damion Crowley
All complaints about my post go to Helen Waite.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/618582https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/618582Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:01:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Why was the Glaive called a Glaive? on Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:01:18 GMT]]>screwballl — 12 years ago(January 15, 2014 10:18 PM)

If the poles were armed, why couldn't they stop the nazis from invading?

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