The glaive is little more than a single-edged blade at the end of a long pole. A glaive has reach. You can strike opponents 10 feet away with it, but you can't use it against an adjacent foe.
Martial Weapon - Melee
Cost
8 gp
Dmg(S)
1d8
Dmg(M)
1d10
Crit
x3
Range Inc
-
Weight
10 lb.
Type
Slashing
Source
Dragon #331
Two-handed weapon. This weapon has reach; you can use it to strike foes 10 feet away, but not adjacent foes.