Why were MEDIEVAL Pollaxes & Halberds BLUNT?

Why were MEDIEVAL Pollaxes & Halberds BLUNT? Certainly lots of original examples in museums and private collections are quite blunt, sometimes with a very definite blunt edge that has not been sharpened. ▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible: ▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun: ▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK: ▼Matt Easton’s website & Pinterest: ▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale: #medieval #knight #fighting