From
Historical Recreations:
Knight's Axe- Mid Fourteenth Century
(Retired)
(also includes leather covers for
both the blade and spike)
(History Lives)
Knight's Axe - The
axes used by Knights had to be functional in both combat and in-camp usage
(i.e.. chopping, clearing camp, etc.). The head of this axe was a
typical style of the mid 14th century.
The large beak spike was added as armor became
harder to penetrate. Most typical round spikes would penetrate but
would break off when you would try to pry it out. This beak style
spike was narrow and flat to allow penetration but was tall enough to allow
strength that would allow the knight to pry it back out quickly once he
banished his foe.
This axe features a high polished axe head and
3" spike with hardwood handle. There is a special handle design which
prevents the axe head from sliding down the handle or flying off the handle
(Unlike the competition).
We also include a leather cover for both the
blade and spike so you can safely transport it at your Local Renaissance
Faire (check the faire policies concerning weapons).
Blade length: 8.5"
Overall: 32"
Weight: 3 lbs. Balances
beautifully.
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Note .. The construction
of this sword makes it suitable for Steel-to-SteelSM
use.
Also Note..This
sword (and or dagger) comes very sharp.
These instruments are NOT toys, their use requires
the training and supervision of a qualified Teacher or Trainer in
sword use or fencing. Their use in ANY
other form (i.e. chopping trees down in the backyard, etc. ;-) can result
in severe injury to the user and to the
instrument, and is not warranted by Imperial Weapons. If you are not
qualified, DO NOT attempt to use these instruments
before securing qualified instruction. Owning an instrument
such as this carries with it a responsibility
to gain the instruction needed to become proficient and qualified in its
use. Users should contact a qualified Trainer
or Teacher or join a fencing club to receive proper training. The
necessary training is NOT available via
books
or videos; and no, it is definitely not as easy as it looks. Imperial
Weapons, its employees, nor associated
companies, assume no responsibility for injury, damage, or loss incurred
by use of these instruments. All edged
instruments can be dangerous when handled by ill-trained or
non-trained personnel. We cannot stress
too strongly that, without exception, the user of these instruments must
get the proper training to insure their
own safety and the safety of others.
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