Poleaxe with backspike
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This late 1400's poleaxe is replicated from one in a private collection. With a long history of use, the poleaxe was very popular in tornament lists, with the winner being decided by the number of blows fairly struck. It was also used in serious duels, where the winner was the one who could walk away from the field. The poleaxe was also quite popular for use on the field of battle, most notably in in conjunction with Burgundian Gothic plate armor during the War of the Roses.
At 68" in length, the poleaxe (also called a pollaxe or "head axe") was quite handy. The good sharp top point could be used as a short spear, the back spike could be used to pierce armor, and the axe head itself was quite lethal in hot knight-on-knight action (and woe betide the underarmored men-at-arms!) This is excellent low-price copy, with a high carbon blade and steel langets to protect the shaft.
Made by Windlass Steelcrafts. Supplies are limited, please email before ordering.
length: 67 1/2"
axe edge: 11" around curve
back spike: 5"
top spike: 13 1/2"
lamgets: 15 1/2"
weight: 4 lb 12 oz
