Burgundian Poleaxe - New Version mace Many of the combat treatises

Many of the combat treatises of the period describe axe play including the famous "Le jeu de la hache"

While we think this sword is quite able in the thrust

This was the sword we made to check out some of the details and dynamics involved in making these Oakeshott Type XVIIIc blades and the type of hilt structure these swords have

allows this sword to have a silky feel and great presence when it contacts its target

Crafted as a custom one of Seax by one of our talented craftsman in our shop in Minneapolis MN

Burgundian Poleaxe - New Version mace Many of the combat treatisesNew Version! added langets increased length Based on Original: Circa 1430 probably German, Wallace Collection, London (A925) Overall length: ~74 inches Blade length: 6. 6 inches Top spike: 8. 75 inches Weight: ~5. 25 pounds The Knightly combat of the 15th Century used a variety of weapons but few were as effective as the Poleaxe. From the earliest depictions in art of this style of weapon being used in the 14th C. to its rise in prominence in the wars