Vietnamese Phi Chuy

By Crusader1307

Derived from examples used on battlefields, The Chinese Chui or War Mace was copied by 14^th Century AD Vietnamese and known as Phi Chuy. Many variations were created, with some even used as ''Flying Maces'' – Models that could be thrown at an Enemy (similar to a small War Hammer weapon). Initially Bronze and later Iron, these Maces ranged from small – with 1 to 2.5-foot Handles. Heads were solid, and weighed 2 to 4-lbs. Larger versions were known to reach 5-feet in length (normally wooden Handles), with Head as heavy as 8 to 10-pounds. Most Types were quite elaborate in decoration. Phi Chuy were used by Infantry primarily. The Class would be used well into the 18^th Century AD.