War Hammers by Medieval Collectibles

War Hammers were a development of the late thirteenth century created specifically to deal with heavy plate style armour. The heavy war hammer head could crush the strongest helmet or suit of plate armor with just a few blows and the back spike could rip through helm and plate like a modern can opener. In battle, the war hammer side was usually employed first to knock down and stun an enemy. Once he was on the ground, helpless, the war hammer was reversed and the back spike was used to punch a hole through the helmet and deliver the coup de grace. We carry German war hammers, English war hammers and foot soldiers war hammers that are full functional.

17th Century War Hammer Item # 600788 As long as armor was in use, weapons were designed to overcome it, the war hammer being one of the most effective. This example certainly follows suit with its large head and long deadly curved back spike. Price:  $115.00	Authentics War Hammer Item # ED2607 This war hammer is the real thing. Hand-crafted. The overall length is about 29". The blackened iron hammer head and spike with hand wrought iron on a blackened and seared wood handle is menacing. Looks like it should be behind glass in a museum. Price:  $159.60
Brass War Hammer Item # ED8680 This ancient looking hand hammer features brass studs and a brass head. This great medieval looking and functional war hammer. The brass war hammer has an overall length is 15 inches. Price:  $45.60	Decorative War Mallet Item # ED4634 The "Martel-de-Fer" or War Mallet is a very special ancient weapon following the medieval mace in antiquity. Also referred to as a war hammer, it was a favored weapon of both horse and foot soldiers during the 14th and 15th centuries. Price:  $115.00
English War Hammer Item # 600054 With the increasing sturdiness of plate armor, the sword became less and less effective against a fully armored knight. Hammers, axes and maces soon became the weapon of choice for hand-to-hand combat of the mounted knight. Price:  $58.00	German War Hammer Item # 600366 The proliferation of plate armor across Medieval Europe was shadowed by the development of crushing weapons like this war hammer. This beautiful, impressive weapon is replicated from an example in the German National Museum in Nuremberg. Price:  $69.00
Spiked War Hammer Item # 600756 This hammer has a large end spike as well as small spikes on the sides. The back spike is thick and able to punch through armor. The head is attached with steel langets to the hardwood shaft which is also studded for a secure grip. Price:  $125.00	War Hammer Item # ED8682 The Fury of Battle comes alive with this war hammer. This ancient weapon followed the mace in its antiquity but was every bit as fierce. The war hammer has a 6 inch wide carbon steel hammer pike and an overall length 25 inches. Price:  $68.40
War Hammer Item # 07-90WH At the end of the 13th century, the sword ruled supreme as the primary weapon of Knights and Men-At-Arms. However, with the introduction of steel plate armor, the popularity of the sword as a battlefield weapon began to wane. Price:  $64.99  On Sale For: $52.00