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War Hammer
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Our War Hammer is the real thing! Authentic. Hand-crafted. The overall length of the War Hammer is approx. 29". Blackened iron hammer head and spike secured tightly with hand wrought nails on a blackened & seared wood handle. Looks like it should be behind glass in a museum! The medieval war hammer was one of the few weapons with an edge that could both tear open armor plate as well as inflict devastating concussion blows. The war hammer usually had a beak-like blade opposite a faceted hammer, making it a combination of a mace and pick. The weight of the metal head concentrated on the sharp point of the beak after a full swing easily pierced both chain and plate mail. A spear-like tip on some versions allowed for thrusting as well as swinging. While some war hammers were of all metal construction, most were socketed metal heads attached to wooden hafts; metal reinforcement bars (termed langets or cheeks) along the side of the wood haft prevented the hammer head from breaking off during combat. "Authentics" refers to items made to replicate the originals and are not actual original antiques. Due to each item being individually hand-made, sizes and lengths given are approximate and may differ slightly from piece to piece. Medieval Weaponry: A Storied History |
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| Flail Price: $117.99 N2605 |