One of the oldest developed weapons like the club and mace is the axe. With little training required the axe was very effective on the medieval battlefield. For the foot soldier it was very effective when facing a fully plated armored knight.
The axe is one of the oldest tools of man. It is also one of his favourite weapons. Axes were made of stone, bronze, iron and steel. The axe....
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The axe, inherited from the Frank’s wars, remained an ever-present Viking weapon. It also demonstrated the Scandinavian genius for evolving ....
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The Throwing Axe could be used as a weapon in two ways. As a hand-held weapon it was a lethal force, capable of cleaving helms, mail and shi....
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Early in its active life span, the battle axe was a simple chopping/crushing weapon. Although a few might have decorated blades, by far most....
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The legendary double axe has long been associated with heroes and heroics, and this piece perpetuates the legend. Almost 80 cm. (31 1/2") o....
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The Danish War Axe is undoubtedly a fine example of the use of peacetime agricultural tools as weapons in time of war. Equally at home felli....
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This Hanwei Short Bearded axe, replicating Viking weapons, are made to withstand throwing, with forged heads and hardened edges. They are we....
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The Viking Axe is of typical pattern, capable of cleaving helms or armour with impunity. They feature forged heads with sharp tempered edges....
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The ancient Frankish Warriors would form a rough line an arm’s throw from their foe and hurl light spears and these axes before charging in ....
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The Francisca, so named for its Frankish origins, was used by the Vikings both as a throwing weapon and for close-quarters combat. Its grace....
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