English War Hammer - Steel Head, Steel Langets, Hardwood Shaft, Leather-Wrapped Grip, Steel Pommel - Length 25 1/4”

Product Description

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 it could be shortened as well if need be. The replica English War Hammer has a solid steel hammer head with a spike on the backside and it’s 6 1/2” from head to spike. The hammer head is attached to a hardwood shaft with steel langets, secured with screws, and the grip is leather-wrapped. The war hammer is 25 1/4” in overall length and weighs-in at 1.75 lbs.