{"title":"Medieval axes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedieval Axes\u003cbr\u003eWhat is a battle axe?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA battle axe is a military weapon developed from the common axe for cutting and carving. Unlike the civilian axe, the military version is lighter and more streamlined, sometimes with a sharper blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat are the parts of a Battle Axe?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its simple appearance, a battle axe has several parts, the head and handle being the main ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head of an axe is further divided into:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade: the thinner and sharper part, which does the cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoint: the pointed part of the blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeel: the lower side of the head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLugs: the lower part of the head, which forms the eye socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEye: the upper part of the head, which forms the eye socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButt: the blunt end of the head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheek: the widest side of the head.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe handle of battle axes is also subdivided into several parts:\u003cbr\u003e·         Shoulder: the protruding part of the handle, which serves to ensure better support for the head.\u003cbr\u003e·         Throat: the outer part of the handle.\u003cbr\u003e·         Grip: the lower part of the handle.\u003cbr\u003e·         Haft: the part used to hold the axe.\u003cbr\u003e·         Belly: the inner part of the handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width:300px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/6550\/9451\/files\/210px-An_axe_labelled-2-es-svg.png?v=1775551642\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere does the battle axe come from?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBattle axes began to be made in the Paleolithic, using wood and stone for their design. In the Bronze Age, axes also began to be manufactured as weapons. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat types of battle axes exist?\u003cbr\u003eThroughout history, new types of battle axes appeared.\u003cbr\u003eIn the Bronze Age, the following can be highlighted:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e·         Flat axe from the early Bronze Age (3500-1600 BC): These are solid axes, with a rectangular to trapezoidal profile, a flattened cross-section, and a blade at one end. They are usually gripped with elements external to the shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e·         Double flat axe (before 1600 BC): It was used in technologically advanced cultures such as the Minoan or Ancient Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e·         Flanged axe (3000-1100 BC): These are more elaborate axes made from a mold, which began to feature wider and rounded blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e·         Socketed or stop axe with 1 or 2 rings, with or without a hammer poll (1100-700 BC): These are elongated axes with a ring(s) in the center or in the last third from their edge. These axes resemble later military hammers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e·         Socketed axe (1100-700 BC): These are axes with a hollow head into which the L-shaped shaft was inserted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e·         Axe with appendages or cheek pieces (1100-700 BC).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Middle Ages, the shape and manufacturing process of axes continued to develop to achieve greater efficiency and comfort in their use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following types of medieval axes can be highlighted:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e·         Francisca: A traditional weapon of the Western Germans, popularized by the Frankish people. A light, one-handed throwing axe.\u003cbr\u003e·         Doladera: A typical axe of the Nordic and Germanic tribes. It is wide, small, and secondary in the panoply of these warriors.\u003cbr\u003e·         Bipenis: A double-bladed axe, which according to classical literature was a typical weapon of the legendary Amazons. The name of the weapon comes from Latin.\u003cbr\u003e·         Bulkeman: Crude and heavy Germanic medieval axes.\u003cbr\u003e·         Danish or Viking axe: A long-hafted axe used by the famous Viking people and known for its forging with a special kind of iron said to be of meteoric origin.\u003cbr\u003e·         Norman axe: This is the typical axe depicted in early medieval art. It is a shorter version, similar to those of the Franks. Without cheek pieces and with a well-developed blade and a long one-handed haft.  \u003cbr\u003e·         Battle axe: A specialized form with \"cheek pieces\" of the traditional one-handed war axe. It was forged from a single piece of metal.\u003cbr\u003e·         Raven's Beak: This weapon is a cross between an axe and a military pick, characterized by combining the \"mass\" of axes with the piercing capability of picks.\u003cbr\u003e·         Axe with cheek pieces: Highly specialized long medieval axes for infantry.\u003cbr\u003e·         Long hafted axes (\"blades\"): A more specialized version of hafted weapons, with or without \"weapon heads,\" with axe or breaching blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the Western Middle Ages, medieval axes ceased to be a popular infantry weapon in favor of other more effective long polearms, such as cannons, and other single-person weapons, such as arquebuses and muskets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hacha-medieval","title":"Medieval Axe","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eaxe\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the weapons used in the Middle Ages. Its versatility led to its use in numerous warfare tactics. It was used in hand-to-hand combat, for assaults, as a defensive weapon, to stop cavalry, and as a throwing weapon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts great variety in shapes and sizes meant it was used in multiple situations. From the highest-ranking noble to the warrior slave, everyone used this weapon. Its legend inspired numerous romantic writings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Origin and Quality. 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Carrying weapons was one of the fundamental rights of free men; the Hávamál itself states:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“let no more than one step ever separate you from your weapon, no matter where or when.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sagas tell us that peasants carried them while working in the fields or on the farm, and that many men slept with their weapons hanging on the wall, next to their beds. The right to bear arms was limited to free men, with women and slaves excluded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eViking\u003c\/strong\u003e was equipped with an axe, spear or knife, and a shield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe axe was the Vikings' star weapon and has been found in almost all archaeological sites, including some female grave goods. These could be of different types, the most common being short-handled axes – used by both peasants and farmers as well as for warfare – and long-handled axes, the two-handed battle axes, which were solely for combat and required a great deal of skill in their use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Quality and Origin. Made in Toledo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56930825535819,"sku":"8651","price":108.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/6550\/9451\/files\/944.jpg?v=1775131348"},{"product_id":"hacha-de-las-cruzadas","title":"CRUSADER AXE","description":"The axe was the hand weapon of choice for the medieval knight, especially during the crusades. This sturdy weapon features a large, expertly sharpened blade, which is pierced with a large cross. The blade has been riveted to the hardwood shaft and carries lugs on both sides for additional protection. The handle has been smoothed and lined with plain black leather. All metal parts have been blackened, including the hanging rings at the bottom.\nComes complete with a leather sheath to protect the axe head.\nOverall Length: 76 cm\nBlade Length: 24 cm\nWeight: 1,420 g\nManufactured by Windlass Steelcrafts®","brand":"armasmedievales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56930825830731,"sku":"601065","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/6550\/9451\/files\/956.jpg?v=1775131348"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/6550\/9451\/collections\/33.jpg?v=1775132471","url":"https:\/\/armasmedievales.es\/en\/collections\/hachas-medievales.oembed","provider":"armasmedievales","version":"1.0","type":"link"}