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Late Gothic Single-Handed War Hammer With Blackened Head - Outlet
Are you looking for an authentic-looking late medieval weapon that struck justifiable fear into even the most heavily armoured knights? This single-handed war hammer with a rustic blackened finish is exactly what your historical collection needs. Although it serves primarily as an outstanding prop for your period costume or theatrical performances, its overall design faithfully replicates the devastating weapons of the fifteenth century. The solid wooden shaft with a practical leather wrapping at the grip fits perfectly in your hand, and the forged head with its lethal-looking back spike will undoubtedly catch everyone's eye. Enhance your home armoury with this magnificent and darkly imposing historical replica! Further product information ...
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Late Gothic Single-Handed War Hammer With Blackened Head
Historical Context And Weapon Purpose
The greatest widespread use of single-handed war hammers occurred during the 15th century. As stated in the renowned publication Europäische Hieb- und Stichwaffen (Müller, Kölling, Platow), the primary purpose of these brutal tools was to penetrate or deform heavy plate armour. The sharp back spike (often called a bec de corbin or raven's beak) was used to pierce steel plates, while the blunt or pronged front face (the coronal) crushed bones beneath the armour or incapacitated the opponent through sheer blunt force trauma, without necessarily needing to penetrate the shell. The war hammer was a highly favoured sidearm for both heavy cavalry and infantry.
Important Safety Warning
Since the manufacturer does not explicitly state that this product is battle-ready for hard contact combat, for safety reasons, it must be considered a decorative item unsuitable for practical use. This hammer is not intended for historical fencing (HEMA), full-contact battles like Battle of the Nations, or any combat drills against a living opponent. The sharp back spike, in particular, poses a very high risk of severe injury. We strongly recommend using it exclusively as a period clothing accessory, a prop for LARP (non-combat), or as a beautiful display piece for your wall.
Care And Maintenance
The hammer head is crafted from steel with a rustic blackened surface treatment. To prevent the weapon from rusting, the metal parts must be regularly maintained with high-quality gun oil. We recommend occasionally treating the wooden shaft with linseed oil or beeswax to prevent the wood from drying out and cracking. The leather wrapping simply needs a light wipe with a leather conditioning balm.
War Hammer Specifications
| Overall Length | 55.5 cm / 21.85 inches |
| Hammer Head Length | 21.5 cm / 8.46 inches |
| Weight | 1030 g / 2.27 lbs |
| Head Finish | Blackened |
| Shaft Material | Hardwood with leather grip wrap |
| Package Contents | 1 War Hammer |
Recommended Accessories
For comfortable and safe carrying of this weapon at historical events, we highly recommend purchasing a sturdy leather belt frog; you can easily slide the hammer's shaft into it and keep your hands completely free.
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