medieval battle axe Sieraad accessoires Total length approx

Total length approx

This hawk is well-suited to use as a throwing axe and tool for woodworking or cleaving small pieces of wood

was easy to produce

Made of natural cotton

The helmet is based on a bascinet model from the first half of the 15th century

medieval battle axe Sieraad accessoires Total length approxAxes like this appeared from the second half of the 15th century. Around this time, armor was becoming increasingly effective, creating a need for weapons capable of striking through the gaps in plate armor. Axes like this were used by both aristocratic cavalry and infantry. The back of this axe features a point, similar to that of a war hammer. The main weapon, the axe blade, has a sloped, rounded edge ending in a hook. The hook could be used to pull