Laat-Middeleeuwse strijdbijl met kruis, semi-scherp Plaatpantser Kenmerkend voor de sax is

Kenmerkend voor de sax is dat hij één snijkant heeft en dat hij horizontaal

In the 12th century

The decoration can easily be attached to the horn with glue

5 cm wide and 32

Laat-Middeleeuwse strijdbijl met kruis, semi-scherp Plaatpantser Kenmerkend voor de sax isThis type of battle axe is based on originals that emerged from the second half of the 15th century. Like its predecessors, the distinctive Viking axes, the blade of this axe extends into a beard. The characteristic angles of the beard could be used to parry enemy weapons, and the beard could also be used to pull cavalrymen from their saddles. This axe features a decorative cross motif, which also helps reduce its weight. Battle axes like this one