15th century battle axe Middeleeuwse jurken making swords of this type

making swords of this type

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15th century battle axe Middeleeuwse jurken making swords of this typeAxes of this type began to appear from the second half of the 15th century. During this period, armour was becoming increasingly effective, creating a need for weapons that could penetrate the gaps in plate armour. At the back, the axe features a spike, similar to that of a war hammer. The main weapon, the axe head, has a tapered, rounded edge that ends in a hook. The hook could be employed to pull opponents off horseback, whilst the rounded edge