Axes & Clubs
From Battle Axes to Cudgels..............
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/vietnamese-luc-lang-gian
31st Jul 2021 - The Vietnamese Luc Lang Gian, was a 6th Century AD was a Class of ''Shock Weapon'' (Gian) used by Infantry Troops. Known in Western Culture as ''Sword …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/vietnamese-lang-nha-bong
31st Jul 2021 - Also known as The ''Wolf's Teeth'', this device was a Vietnamese Cudgel (Club), popular from the 9th to 12 Century AD. Made from wood, The Handle was …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/vietnamese-nganh-tien
31st Jul 2021 - While in European terms, a ''Flail'' was seen as a Class of Medieval weapon which was constructed of two components. A Handle (wood or metal), and an …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/vietnamese-doc-phu
31st Jul 2021 - A common Infantry weapon, The Vietnamese Doc Phu was a hand-held Battle Axe – used from the 5th thru 18th Century AD. Originally, these weapons …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/vietnamese-phi-chuy
31st Jul 2021 - Derived from examples used on battlefields, The Chinese Chui or War Mace was copied by 14th Century AD Vietnamese and known as Phi Chuy. Many variatio …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/japanese-kama
31st Jul 2021 - Many of Japan's ''weapons'' can be traced back to at one time being used for Farming. The Kama was a type of instrument which would evolve in a fighti …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/ono-axe
31st Jul 2021 - Seen first in the 11th Century, The Ono was a hand-held battle axe. Made of Iron or bronze, these “hatchets” could reach up to 6 feet long …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/maroi-mere-club
31st Jul 2021 - ]The traditional weapon of the fierce Maroi Tribe of New Zealand, The Mere Club is an unusual weapon (in both shape, size and usage). Possible thousan …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/japanese-otsuchi
31st Jul 2021 - Seen in the 12th Century, The Otsuchi was primarily a War Hammer (Mallet). Used by both Elite and lower classes of soldiers, they could range from 4 t …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/aztec-huitzauhqui-club
31st Jul 2021 - These Club/Bat-like wooden weapons were a favorite of Aztec “Melee” Troops. Various veriosns were known to exist (as chronicled by Spanish …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/native-american-war-hawk-club
31st Jul 2021 - In addition to being a striking weapon, The “War Hawk” Club could also be used as a throwing one. Seen in The Middle American West, this w …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/african-nzappa-zap
31st Jul 2021 - A highly stylized War Axe from The Congo Basin of Africa, it was developed around the 10th Century. Made of iron, the handles were wooden and measured …