Axes & Clubs
From Battle Axes to Cudgels..............
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/horsemans-axe
31st Jul 2021 - As has been previously discussed with The ''Battle Axe'', The ''Horseman's Axe'' was more of a variation that a classification. Battle Axes were prima …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/gunstock-club
31st Jul 2021 - The Gunstock Club (so named by British Militia and Colonial Settlers), resembled the stock of a standard Flintlock Rifle (the lower half portion from …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/flail
31st Jul 2021 - Often confused with one another, The Flail developed (depending on the Region), around the 11th Century. The handle, made of wood or metal, and could …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/bearded-axe
31st Jul 2021 - Another example of early Middle Ages weaponry, was the 6th Century Norseman Bearded Axe. The Axe Head had an elongated curved front - beveled sharply. …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/mace-weapon
31st Jul 2021 - Maces are among the oldest form of hand held weapons. Examples of which have been found at Neolithic sites dating back 10,000 years! Mace Heads made o …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/hurlbat
31st Jul 2021 - Very little is known about the Hurlbat. Described as early as the 12th Century in England, it was called "The Club with an Axe attached". Some represe …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/maul-weapon
31st Jul 2021 - Mauls (and yes the phrase "to maul one up" comes from this), was basically a sledge hammer! Similar in design to today's construction tool, the Maul h …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/dane-axe
31st Jul 2021 - An early form of Battle Axe used primarily by the Norsemen/Viking Culture. Developed in the early 9th/10th Century. The Axe Head had an unusual upward …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/war-hammer
31st Jul 2021 - War Hammers, often identified with the Horseman's Pick, were military weapons often used the same was Maces and Flails were. Showing up around the lat …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/battle-axe
31st Jul 2021 - Probably one of the most recognized of Medieval weapons, the Battle Axe was a standard Middle Ages weapon. The famous Bayeux Tapestry, depicting Norma …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/cudgel
31st Jul 2021 - Basically a club (bat, heavy fighting stick etc). Ash, Oak or similar strong wood would used to fashion these simple weapons. Cheap and easy to make, …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/morning-star
31st Jul 2021 - This Device was classified as any Club-like weapon with a spiked head (1 spike to several). Yes, it sounds suspiciously like a Mace, but it was a diff …