German War Hammer
- With the increasing sturdiness of plate armor, axes, maces and warhammers soon became the weapon of choice for hand-to-hand combat of the mounted knight
- Replicated from an example in the German National Museum in Nuremberg
- Overall lenght: 55 cm
- Size of the hammer head: 2.5 cm x 13 cm
- Weight: 0.9 kg
79.90€
• Pickup: Immediately from store in Kaarina, Finland
Description of the Product
The proliferation of plate armor across Medieval Europe was shadowed by the development of crushing weapons like this war hammer. Since swords were virtually useless against plate armor, mounted knights used short hammers, axes and maces to defeat opponent's improved protection. While hammer-like weapons had been in use for centuries throughout the world, the medieval European war hammer was a very specific adaptation of the blunt, crushing war hammer design generally associated with the Norse deity Thor. The medieval war hammer was one of the few weapons with an edge that could both tear open armor plate as well as inflict devastating concussion blows. The war hammer usually had a beak-like blade opposite a faceted hammer, making it a combination of a mace and pick. The weight of the metal head concentrated on the sharp point of the beak after a full swing easily pierced both chain and plate mail. This beautiful, impressive weapon is replicated from an example in the German National Museum in Nuremberg. Steel head is secured to the hardwood shaft with steel languets. Brass tacks provide a more secure grip.
- With the increasing sturdiness of plate armor, axes, maces and warhammers soon became the weapon of choice for hand-to-hand combat of the mounted knight
- Replicated from an example in the German National Museum in Nuremberg
- Overall lenght: 55 cm
- Size of the hammer head: 2.5 cm x 13 cm
- Weight: 0.9 kg
- Manufacturer: Windlass Steelcrafts
4 reviews for German War Hammer
Beautiful sword and scabbard in perfect condition. Well greased and packaged and I received it very quickly. The price is also really good, one of the best in Europe for sure!
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Jere (verified owner) –
Hyväntuntuinen tukeva vasara kaunis kuin mikä täysin hinnan arvoinen
Lurch (verified owner) –
this is the second item i have bought from irongate, i first bought two D guard bowie knives, i and freind loved them, to a few days for them to get through UK customs as the law was changed on certain types of knives. But being hand forged means the are legal to own.
Then i bought three German Knight hammers, did only want two, but UK import laws means i had to reach a £135 ish to qualify, that’s without P+P, somebody is buying the spare one, so I’m happy, i love the quality of the items i jave bought some of my freinds are wanting to know where I’m getting these thing from, not willing to tell them just yet, they are impressed by workmanship and price
Lurch (verified owner) –
awesome
Jari Keränen (verified owner) –
Hinta/laatu kohdallaan. Vasara hyvin viimeistelty, ei rosoisia kulmia yms. Hyvän tuntuinen tasapaino, sopivan ”vasaramainen” tuntuma. Puuvarsi tuntuu ihan jämäkältä, mitälie puuta mutta ei kuitenkaan mitään pehmeää tai epämääräisen tuntuista. Metallituet tuo lisävarmuutta. Niitit varressa hyvä lisä. Varsi on kulmikas ja aika paksu joten pientä tärähdystä kämmeneen voi odottaa jos ilman hansikkaita napauttaa kovemmin.