Not all axes are brutal, simple beasts that excel at hacking and cleaving. Some, like this German Gothic Axe, are a stunning example of what can happen when axes meet the craftsmanship and style of the period, which always results in something spectacular. When you think of a battle axe, it is very possible that the axe you think of is something like this weapon. It features a carbon steel head that features a curved leading edge with jagged prongs along the upper curve, as well as a reversed spike poll on the opposite end of the axe head. The effect is that this axe is a double-headed weapon capable of delivering havoc from either end, so long as the wielder has the skill to switch heads in combat.
The axe head is mounted atop a hardwood haft that measures approximately 42 inches long. The axe head itself measures 13 inches long, which gives the axe head a fairly nice size as far as weapons go. The haft also will accommodate a one handed or a two handed grip, which gives this weapon a nice level of versatility, too. This German Gothic Axe is a great choice if you are looking for something to carry at your side at a historical reenactment.
Key Features:
- Fully Functional
- Axe Head is Crafted from carbon steel
- Comes Mounted on a Hardwood Haft
- Axe Head Features a Curved Blade and A Spike Poll
- A Traditional Gothic Axe
- A Very Simple yet Effective Look
Measurements:
- Axe Head Length: 13 Inches
- Haft Length: 42 Inches
Evan Hammerlund (verified owner) –
I owned this axe a long time ago and gave it to a friend as a gift. I’m absolutely thrilled to own one again. This thing is a beast!
kuntz1 (verified owner) –
I would make a poor axe-murderer. This German Gothic Battle Axe is definitely a fearsome weapon. It appears quite capable of inflicting some grievous damage! I personally have absolutely no battle-related training when it comes to axes: just practical wood-chopping experience. I own a medieval European poleaxe, but it is six feet in length and used much differently. This is a different type of battle skill. I imagine this could cleave a helmeted head or pierce a breastplate without much difficulty. Formidable weapon. Very impressive. Stout design, langets run down each side of the hardwood haft to keep the haft strong while absorbing the energy of forceful swinging impacts. The forward wide blade is a huge 13-inches in length! It comes tapered at the edges, but is not sharpened. I intend to fully sharpen all edges, so that will take a bit of work. I also love the Gothic design aspect of it, which makes it impressively ‘deadly-elegant’. It’s not overly heavy also, so I could swing this for a while without getting exhausted. I wince at imagining the carnage this weapon could create in the hands of a skilled professional, like Lizzie Borden! Ok, sorry, I apologize, that was a cheap shot…she was acquitted after all.
I bought this Gothic German Battle Axe on sale, so I couldn’t beat the price: and it is solid, and impressive, so I gave this monster five stars!