I believe what you're referring to is a spear.
There are a number of pole weapons some of very eccentric type that have been used at various times.
The one you may be thinking of is a glaive see link.
For other pole weapons see pole weapons.
Gandalf expecially liked to use his staff, but he did have a sword (wasn't it called Glamdring?) that he used in battle. Or at least, in the books. In the movies, I believe they depict him fighting with his staff quite often.
Thorin's sword was called Orchrist, but the goblins called it Biter. -sam-is-my-hero-
The Witch King of Angmar's sword is called The Morgul-Blade.
Simply the "Stygian Iron Sword". It was never mentioned to be another name
Aragorn's sword is called Anduril, Flame of the West. The elves of Rivendell reforged it using the shards of Narsil, the Sword of Elendil. It holds great power and fear to his enemies.
no she doesnt she uses a staff .
It is called a "shinai," I believe it means "bamboo sword."
No the white sword is actually called The L1 Sword and the Master Sword is the L3 Sword. The L2 Sword is the Noble sword, and The L1 Sword is called the Wooden Sword.
Cloud's sword is called the Buster Sword.
What you choose (shield, sword, or staff) just makes your stats and level up prizes change. Choose the sword and gain strength, sheild=defense, and staff=magic
Gandalf expecially liked to use his staff, but he did have a sword (wasn't it called Glamdring?) that he used in battle. Or at least, in the books. In the movies, I believe they depict him fighting with his staff quite often.
The sword was called Anaklusmos
Sword handles are called hilts. See the link.
Gandalf's sword is called Glamdring, or "Foe Hammer."
The vorpal sword
Cortes Sword
The sword was called Anaklusmos