Chinese Mace, Cold Steel

Chinese Mace, Cold Steel

Early Chinese archers dispensed with their sword as back-up weapons and used a mace instead. Armor had become sophisticated enough to stop a sword blow, but a heavy mace could crush helmets and armor by concussive force alone. The Cold Steel® Chinese Mace is a highly versatile design we believe any Chinese soldier or archer would be proud to own. The classic head is reminiscent of a pumpkin in shape and is approximately 8.9 cm in diameter. It is welded to a steel shaft handle that is wrapped with leather for a firm grip. The handle is long enough to accommodate a two-handed grasp for more power and leverage. It is surprisingly well balanced and weighs approx. 1.4 kg. It will make a fine addition to any reenactor’s collection.

• Material: high carbon steel
• Overall length: approx. 55.9 cm
• Shaft length: approx. 48 cm (heft approx. 22 cm)
• Head: approx. 8.9 cm diameter
• Weight: approx. 1.4 kg