16TH CENTURY SPIKED WAR AXE XH2079 CAS HANWEI
Our fully functional War Axe is based on a 16th century original. It was an aristocratic cavalry weapon, capable of rending mail and piercing the heaviest of helms. Built to match our 7-flanged mace (XH2045), the War Axe has a forged blade, tapered tubular shaft (for balance) and a wire-wrapped, spiral bound grip and beautifully ornate golden fittings. Includes a leather lanyard. This axe is truly a beauty to behold!
BATTLE READY: Hand forged from tough high-carbon steel by the finest craftsmen of world renown historic weapons manufacturer CAS Hanwei, this axe is built for use. Comes factory sharp.
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• Length Overall: 25-1/4"
• Blade Length: 5-3/4" (sharp)
• Handle Length: 23-1/4"
• Historically accurate
• Wire Wrapped spiral bound grip
• Weight: ~2 lb. 3 oz.
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.
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The Battle Axe in History
Among the many weapons used for battle during Medieval times, few were more popular nor as widely used as the Battle Axe, or War Axe. The axe comes in many forms, and if if one of those blades is a spike, it could punch through armour and helmets with deadly force. The highly sharpened blades on these formidable weapons could easily pierce armour and shred chain mail worn by opposing knights. The axe was relatively light-weight, allowing it to be an ideal weapon for one-handed battle either on the ground or atop horseback. |
