English War Hammer
Product information "English War Hammer"
Circa 1530
With the increasing sturdiness of plate armour, the sword became less and less effective against a fully armoured knight. Hammers, axes and maces soon became the weapon of choice for hand-to-hand combat of the mounted knight. The war hammer quickly evolved and became one of the premier weapons. Generally it was lighter and faster than the mace. Often it was made somewhat longer, so that the reach could be extended, but it could be shortened as well if need be. Light, fast and deadly.
Details:
Total length: 25 1/4"
Width-head to spike: 6 1/2"
Weight: 1 3/4 lbs.
With the increasing sturdiness of plate armour, the sword became less and less effective against a fully armoured knight. Hammers, axes and maces soon became the weapon of choice for hand-to-hand combat of the mounted knight. The war hammer quickly evolved and became one of the premier weapons. Generally it was lighter and faster than the mace. Often it was made somewhat longer, so that the reach could be extended, but it could be shortened as well if need be. Light, fast and deadly.
Details:
Total length: 25 1/4"
Width-head to spike: 6 1/2"
Weight: 1 3/4 lbs.
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July 13, 2011 16:19
Der Kopf ist doch kleiner als gedacht. Jeder Zimmermannshammer ist schwerer und hat einen größeren Kopf und/bzw. Dorn. Die rechteckige Form des Griffs ist nicht wirklich handlich. Also mehr ein nettes Deko-Teil. Tod den Sterblichen! - (Wem sonst?) & Leben den Toten! - (Haben lang genug auf der faulenden Haut gelegen!) Markus a.k.a. Freifürst Schwefel