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Late Battle Axe

Late Battle Axe

By: Windlass Steelcrafts
Late Battle Axe
This item can not be ordered at this time. It has been discontinued and can only be found through external links to our website.

With the increased protection of the mounted knight's plate armor, the battle axe, mace and war hammer became required components of a soldier's arsenal. In many instances the axe was the primary striking portion of the weapon. But as armor became heavier, the spike became the more important striking face. The axe could be used against mail and lightly armed troops, but against a heavily armored opponent, the spike was more effective. The axe we have copied from the Royal Armouries at Leeds, has a stout wooden shaft, protected by steel langets. The head has a small high carbon steel head, while the spike is strong, tough high carbon steel that would punch through armor with ease. The axe is also equipped with a belt hook that allowed the knight to carry it when not mounted on his horse. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts®. Length-23 1/4" * Wt.-2 lbs. 6 oz.

Specifications

Reliks Product ID 2331
Manufacturer SKU 600638