At the end of the 13th century, the sword ruled supreme as the primary weapon
of Knights and Men-At-Arms. However, with the introduction of steel plate armor,
the popularity of the sword as a battlefield weapon began to wane.
You see, the problem was
the sword couldn't cut or crush steel plate and had to be specially designed
for use only as a thrusting weapon if it was to have even a chance at piercing
plate armor. Enter the War Hammer- an ideal weapon for use against an opponent
who is encased in plate steel. The heavy hammer head could crush the strongest
helmet or suit of plate armor with just a few blows and the back spike could
rip through helm and plate like a modern can opener! In battle, the hammer side
was usually employed first to knock down and stun an enemy.
Once he was on the ground,
helpless, the hammer was reversed and the back spike was used to punch a hole
through the helmet and deliver the coup de grace. Now Special Projects brings
you an inexpensive, yet highly effective, recreation of this awesome weapon.
Weighing a little over 21/2" lbs., our War Hammer is highly maneuverable
and can be easily wielded with one or both hands. The head is drop forged out
of 5150 steel and differentially heat treated . This means the point of the
spike and enormous hammer face (11/2" x 11/2") are fully hardened
so they can pierce and crush tough materials without failing while the rest
of the hammer is left soft to absorb the shock of heavy blows.
The handle of our War Hammer
has been designed to be equally tough. Made of straight grain American Hickory
and measuring 30" long it provides tremendous leverage so enormously powerful
blows may be struck. To protect the handle from assault by an opponent armed
with an edged weapon we have included a pair of sturdy steel langets which can
be attached below the head with the screws provided.
(Some assembly is required
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Download Instructions.)
Country of Origin: JAPAN
Specifications:
• Weight: 39.8 oz.
• Blade Thick: 11/2" X 1 1/2" (Hammer Face)
• Blade Length: 7 3/8" (Head Width)
• Handle: Straight Grain Hickory with Langets
• Steel: Drop Forged 5150
• Steel Overall Length: 30"
