Product Overview
This war hammer is replicated expertly from a private collection. Light, fast and deadly. Overall 25-1/4". Weighs 1-3/4 lbs.
Circa 1430
With the increasing sturdiness of plate armor, the sword became less and less effective against a fully armored 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 shortened as well if need be.
With the increasing sturdiness of plate armor, the sword became less and less effective against a fully armored 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 shortened as well if need be.
We ran across this in a private collection and fell in love with it. Light, fast, and deadly, our replica has an American Hickory handle. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts.
- Overall: 25-1/4"
- Width: head to spike 6-1/2"
- Wt: 1-3/4 lbs
