Types of Korean spears

• Jangchang
  Jangchang
  The Jangchang, literally long spear, is a Korean weapon first described in the martial manual Muyejebo from the 16th century. The weapon was preferably made from the yew tree, but other wood could be used as well, like wood from the oaktree and chestnut....
  
  : This long spear
  Spear
  A spear is a pole weapon consisting of a shaft, usually of wood, with a pointed head.The head may be simply the sharpened end of the shaft itself, as is the case with bamboo spears, or it may be made of a more durable material fastened to the shaft, such as flint, obsidian, iron, steel or...
  
   was usually about 10 feet in length with a 4 inch blade on the end. It was used for throwing or just plowing through the enemy with long reach.

• Jukjangchang
  Jukjangchang
  The jukjangchang, literally bamboo long spear, is the name of Korean weapon which is first mentioned in the Muyesinbo . As the name suggests, the spear was made from bamboo and quite long, about 4.2 meters. Sometimes the jukjangchang would be made of either whole bamboo stalk or pieces of bamboo...
  
  : This spear was longer, about 20 feet long, and was made of bamboo. It was used for even greater distances than the regular jangchang. Although they weren't always quick, they were used in groups to keep many enemies at a distance. (see also pike
  Pike (weapon)
  A pike is a pole weapon, a very long thrusting spear used extensively by infantry both for attacks on enemy foot soldiers and as a counter-measure against cavalry assaults. Unlike many similar weapons, the pike is not intended to be thrown. Pikes were used regularly in European warfare from the...
  
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• Gichang
  Gichang
  The Gichang is a Korean weapon which is first described in the Muyesinbo, a Korean martial arts manual published in 1759. It later also found its way into the Muyedobotongji ....
  
  : This type of spear was about 7 feet long and had a flag near the end to distract enemies. The blade was larger than the jukjangchang.

• Dangpa
  Dangpa
  Dangpa is the Korean name for a three-pronged spear first described in the Muyejebo, a 16th century martial arts manual from the Joseon Dynasty.-Types:...
  
  : The main advantage of the Dangpa was that the user could attack someone from a longer distance, was effective against medium swords, a good anti-cavalry weapon, and the ability to strike with heavy damage. The disadvantages were that, like most spears, the Dangpa was not as fast as a skilled swordsman, could not be thrown, and was heavier than other spears. (see also Trident
  Trident
  A trident , also called a trishul or leister or gig, is a three-pronged spear. It is used for spear fishing and was also a military weapon. Tridents are featured widely in mythical, historical and modern culture. The major Hindu god, Shiva the Destroyer and the sea god Poseidon or Neptune are...
  
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• Nangseon
  Nangseon
  The nangseon was a branched spear with many thorns attached to the branches. It is also called 'multi tip spear'. The blades could be dipped in poison. The nangseon was a perfect weapon for defense. It would be difficult for the opponent to get near the person holding the nangseon without getting...
  
  : This was a multiple-tipped bamboo spear. It was about 25 feet long and has many other tips and blades branching from it. About half of it was blades and the other half was just the handle of the spear. It was designed to deceive enemies into thinking it was a tree. The blades were steel and often poisoned, so that the slightest cut would mortally wound the opponent.

• Galgorichang: This was a hook spear that was used as an anti-cavalry weapon. It was about 3 yards long and it had a hook like blade on the side of it; kind of like a scythe, but with a shorter blade. (see also Guisarme
  Guisarme
  A guisarme was a pole weapon used in Europe primarily between 1000-1400. Like many medieval polearms, the exact form of the weapon is hard to define from literary references and the identification of surviving weapons can be speculative...
  
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• Topjang: This was a spear that had a blade with a flat top and saw teeth. "Topjang" literally means 'Saw Spear'.

• Neolbjakchang: Literally means 'wide spear'. This spear was called the wide spear because of its wide blade. The cutting edges weren't on the sides, nor was it a stabbing weapon. It was meant to cut with the top portion of the metal. It was rounded on top and sharpened with precision. The blade faced the opponent when being used. (see also Monk's Spade
  Monk's Spade
  A monk's spade A monk's spade A monk's spade (Traditional Chinese: 月牙鏟; Simplified Chinese: 月牙铲; pinyin: yuèyáchǎn; literally "Crescent Moon Spade"; also, Traditional Chinese: 禪仗; Simplified Chinese: 禅仗; pinyin: chánzhàng; literally, "Zen Weapon"...
  
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• Dajichang: This spear had 2-4 heads and was used only for thrusting.

• Sabarichang: This spear had 3 tips but they were in a tripod formation.

• Yangjimochang: This spear had a long blade and with a large sword-guard. It was used to trap swords in their defense.

• Dongyemochang: This spear was the largest spear ever made in Korea. It was about 9 yards long. It is questioned if there were at least 2-3 people using it at once or if it was used by one great man. The translation literally is 'Very Long and Great Spear'.