Why didn't they just discontinue spears and axes and make

Axes were/are useful engineering tools. Halberds actually survived for a long time in colour parties.

because not everyone can afford a halberd

>>2620401
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>>2620401
Because specialized tools are always best when used for their intended purpose and hybrid tools are only good when the specialized tool is unavailable

Same reason the sword didnt become the epoch of medieval warfare. Or every knight used only maces/crows beaks

>>2620417
this

>>2620401
Halberds are kind of clunky and awkward to use

>>2620401
When dismounted knights came up in closed order with lances against swiss haberdiers the haberdiers lost.

In closed order the longer weapon as a advantage and pikes were much longer than halberds

>>2620417
Fuckin Al Kharid guards reeeeeeee