European Warhammer Poleaxe
$216.61
During the Medieval Age, knights reigned supreme as some of the best warriors on the field. To counter these heavily armored warriors, polearms, like this European Warhammer Poleaxe, were used to smash through armor and negate the knights mounted advantage. Designed as a hardy and effective war hammer, this impressive weapon features a long haft and a mounted combination axe-hammer-spear head, which offers three unique points of attach in one effective weapon. The head is crafted entirely in EN45 high-carbon steel, and is attached to a long hardwood haft with rivets and langets. Not only does this ensure a good point of connection, but the langets also reinforce the shaft, offering more resilience and defense in the weapon, too! As a counter for the mounted, heavily armored knight, there is little competition against this European Warhammer Poleaxe. The crushing force of the hammer, the cleaving power of the axe, and piecing potential of the spear make this weapon a natural knight-slayer to own and love.
Key Features:
- Fully Functional
- A Historically Recreated Foot Soldiers Pole Arm
- Mounted With Rivets and Langets
- A Fantastic Weapon to Carry and Wield
Materials:
- Features a Hand Crafted EN45 High-Carbon Steel Hammer Head
- Possesses a Squared Hardwood Handle
Measurements:
- Overall Length: 67.6 Inches
- Blade Length: 8.5 Inches
- Pole Width: 1 Inch
- Pole Thickness: 0.8 Inch
- Weight: 4 Pounds 11.8 Ounces
Measurements are approximate.
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kuntz1 (verified owner) –
I actually have begun a study course on the German Medieval Martial Arts; for both the longsword and the poleaxe. I have several battle-ready longswords; but I did not own a battle-ready poleaxe. The design of this European Warhammer Poleaxe is exactly what I was looking for. This weapon is as amazing as it is formidable! So solid, and well-crafted. The haft is a very dense hard wood, that will stand for heavy use. Long langets at both the top and bottom of the haft add reinforcement to the wood. The axe-head on top features an almost nine-inch axe-blade edge; for cleaving armor, skulls, and limbs. Opposite and behind the axe blade, is a narrow four-inch long ‘waffle-surfaced’ hammer head. The business surface of the hammer head features ten rows of steel points; two points per row. These are designed to crease, bend, and otherwise deform plate armor, rendering the armor useless, or even dangerous, to its wearer. Rising from the center of the axe/hammer heads, is a six and quarter inch, narrow steel spike. This wicked, four-sided, steel spike allows the poleaxe to be wielded like a thrusting spear, very easily capable of piercing armor. At the foot of the haft, opposite end to the axe/hammer/spearhead, is a two-inch long steel spike; capping the butt of the shaft. This steel foot-cap is shaped to the dimensions of the wooden haft: that is, one inch by .08 inch at the base, and tapering to a point within two inches. This allows the foot soldier wielding the poleaxe to attack or defend to the rear, without needing to turn the long weapon completely around. I’ve read that the poleaxe wielding foot soldiers would often use the two spear-like functions of the poleaxe, as well as the axe-blade; to stab and or eviscerate the mounted knight’s horse, to bring the rider to the ground, defeating his mounted advantage. I happen to love horses and riding; so, I don’t like to think about that last bit of strategy too deeply. It’s sadly apparent that PETA did not yet exist in the 14th century. This European Warhammer Poleaxe is both very beautiful in eye-appeal, and highly lethal in purpose and function. It receives a very solid 5-star rating in every aspect, from me. Very pleased to own it! *
*–No horses were harmed in my review of this weapon.