The Medieval Axe was a fearsome weapon. It combined many different tactics into one weapon. The Main blade of course was something to be feared but there were other aspects that made it a formidable weapon. The Medieval axe often had a pick like weapon opposite the blade as in this example. Sometimes it had a second blade or even a hammer. It was a feared close combat weapon. Many of them also had some kind of tool at the bottom of the handle. This could be used to pierce and puncture.

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The Medieval Axe also found a good use as a polearm weapon. Mounted on the end of a long handled pole it was called a Poleaxe and it was effectively used to keep distance from the enemy and to strike at mounted knights or to reach over the shields and armor of the enemy. Visit the Poleaxe page

There is something about a Medieval Ax - I play online video games. The type of fantasy and medieval games that a lot of people play. In these games you always get to select from a variety of weapons and I almost always opt for a big two-handed Ax. A big beautiful sword brings respect to the bearer but a big and ugly ax brings terror! There is just something medieval about an Ax.

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Medieval Crusader Lord Battle Axe

This traditional battle-axe has been precisionally created to mirror similar styles used during hand-to-hand combat during the early 15th Century. The axe head is 9 1/4" tall and constructed from solid stainless steel. The solid wood handle is accented with steel plate and tip originally used for breaking armor during battles. 22 3/8" overall (I love the look of this axe. It's very authentic - Will)

 

Medieval Crescent Blade Spear Axe

A modern spear launches into a new dimension with a piercing spear point and half-moon axe blade each constructed from 420 stainless steel and heat treated with a black finish. The handle is solid hardwood construction with extended imitation leather tassels and strap. The handle unscrews offering dual purpose defense. Also includes hardwood wall plaque. 18 inches overall.

 

Double Blade Stainless Steel Axe

This axe has a 440 Stainless Steel Handle, is 22" in overall length with a 8" blade. It comes with an included stand. Modern Technology meets Medieval Axe.

 

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Here is a video of a combat school that trains in medieval weapons and uses medieval garb and techniques. The video shows two students wielding one handed medieval axes and shields. From the video you can get a sense of the tremendous power that can be generated by swinging an axe. Much more force is generated than with a sword because all the weight of the axe is on the end.

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Foot Soldier with Battleaxe - Schleich World of Knights Figure

This is a great image of a foot soldier wielding a battleaxe. Schleich hand painted figures are noted for their beautiful art work and detail.