Cold Steel - Medieval Murder Axe

"On the medieval battlefield, the murder axe (Engl". Pollaxe or Stangenaxt) thanks to its great range and its striking power, the great equalizer between the simple foot soldier and the immensely powerful knight on horseback. Surprisingly smooth, it was the machine gun of its time and simply unstoppable due to its compactness

The battle axe of today still possesses the same characteristics that made it so famous on the battlefields of yore. Just as capable of defeating morn armors of today as those of ancient knights, it proves real performance

Through years of experimenting and cross-training with axes, spears, halberds, and other polearms and staffs from around the world, and by studying a variety of martial cultures, Lynn C discovered. Thompson, founder of Cold Steel®, recognized the incredible potential of the polearm against hordes of opponents - even those equipped with morn armor and gear. As he had long felt a special affection for this weapon, he decided to release his own morn interpretation of this impressive instrument.

The Cold Steel® War Hawk has been expertly drop forged from 1105555 carbon steel. The extremely sharp axe blade and the sturdy hammer head were differentially hardened. Thus, their ends are hard, while the rest of their body is somewhat softer to absorb shock and impact.

The sturdy ash wood shaft is made in the USA and reinforced with black steel shaft feathers

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