Battle Axes
-40%
Original price was: $149.00.$89.00Current price is: $89.00.
-34%
Original price was: $450.00.$299.00Current price is: $299.00.
-47%
Original price was: $149.00.$79.00Current price is: $79.00.
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Original price was: $300.00.$250.00Current price is: $250.00.
Fighting axes, or battle axes, are specialized combat weapons, featuring lightweight designs, thin cutting edges, and sizes ranging from one-handed sidearms to two-handed polearms.
- Utility vs. Combat: Unlike thick wood-chopping axes, fighting axes use thin, razor-sharp profiles to maximize piercing and cleaving power against flesh and armor.
- Weight and Balance: Ranging from 1 to 7 lbs (0.5 to 3 kg), they concentrate mass at the head, functioning as dynamic leverage tools rather than blunt-force instruments.
- Specialized Types: Historical variants include the one-handed Viking beard-axe, the throwing francisca of the Franks, and the heavy two-handed Dane axe.
Modern Availability and Use
- Replicas and HEMA:Â Functional carbon-steel replicas are produced by makers like Windlass Steelcrafts and Cold Steel, popular among collectors and historical European martial arts (HEMA) enthusiasts.
- Tactical Gear: Modern tactical variations like the SOG War Fighter Axe blend compact utility and combat styling.
- Retail Options:Â Historical replicas generally retail from $50 for basic hand-forged options up to $180+ for certified battle-ready steel pieces.
Battle Axes
Viking Axes
Engraved Axes
Double Head Axes