The War Hammer - one of, if not the most broadly underrated melee weapon of history. When many think of medieval fighters, they imagine someone heavily armoured wielding a sword and a shield - this is only one side of the story. In the hands of a knight, a sword is perfect for despatching unruly peasants or some young brigands, but it would be almost entirely useless against a similarly armoured opponent.
Enter the warhammer - top heavy, brutal, and perfect for smashing armour to bits. Older than the sword, and able to be wielded as effectively and beautifully.
This particular warhammer is modeled after a 15thC European Foot soldier's weapon. It is short, light, and handles much like an axe. This hammer features a convex striking face, intended for beating in armour, and a long spiked end designed to puncture and pierce.
Measurements:
Total Haft Length: approx. 650 mm
Haft Cross Section: 27 mm x 19 mm
Total head length: 184 mm
Hammer Face: 29 mm x 29 mm
Hook Length: 109 mm
Langet length: 300 mm
Weight: approx 1 kg
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It sits well in my hand and is perfectly balanced.
The head is burnished nicely and the shaft is smooth but easy to grip.
I am in love with it.
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Wood looks fine, though whatever they used to coat the wood isn't the best but can be fixed easy by stripping and linseeding.
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Wood looks fine but what ever was used to coat it isn't the best, nothing a quick strip and linseed won't fix.
