Crusader Axe

Description of the Product

The axe is one of man's oldest implements. Axes of stone, bronze, iron and finally steel were used as both a tool and a weapon. During the Crusades particularly, the axe was a favorite weapon. Richard the Lionheart favored it, as did many men-at-arms, knights and peasants. Except for the large Danish axe, the full fledged battle axe had yet to appear. Most axes were used both to hew the limbs of trees as well as the limbs of men. This axe is replicated from a photo of an old axe that was dated to about 1150, but no information was given as to source or location. Blade is tempered high carbon steel with hardwood shaft.

Please note that the shaft of the axe is brownish red like the first two pictures show, instead of the lighter handle visible in the following pictures.

• Original from approx. 1150 AD
• Overall 96.5cm (38”)
• Cutting edge of the blade 24 cm (9 ½”)
• Weight 1.5 kg (3 lbs 6oz)
• Blade tempered high carbon steel
• Hardwood shaft
• Sharpness: Unshapened
• Made by Windlass Steelcrafts