War Hammer War Hammer was an instrument that was populari n the middle ages of the last century. Most often used for close combat. The longer ones for riding and the smaller. When in close proximity and on horses. The appearance that the war hammer. Made of looked like the shape of a hammer or ax. A war hammer has the handle, which is approximately two to five feet. This head is composed of solid metals like steel iron. Or bronze Certain war hammers featured spikes. Which in could be utilized to aid in piercing. War Hammers were a knight’s nightmare as the flat side’s. Sharp edges could cause dangerous scratches in armor. The spiked edge could be able to pierce the armor.
The History of the War Hammer
It is considered that the war-hammer was invented. It was introduced to the Middle East as a reaction. To the technology of plate armor. Blades would ricochet off the surface-hardened. Steel of iron armors during. The medieval battlefields of the 14th Fifteenth centuries the hammers. Were ideal for piercing the armor. A war hammer could deliver maximum force. at the target without the possibility of losing impact on the curve of the helmet.It could result in concussions through the toughest helmets. Metal-ball and faceted head maces were developed in the 14th century. Include massive iron-flanged head and projecting lugs with pointed. Tips to deliver devastating blows.Some war hammers also featured an angled spike on the opposite part of the skull which allowed them to be more versatile weaponry since they could be utilized against other areas of the body in which the armor was less.
Different types of war Hammers
A hammer with a long-handled handle that has the heavy head. Which is comparable in appearance and purpose to a modern. Sledgehammer. Most commonly used in the late 14th century. The Battle of Agincourt, English longbowmen are recorded as having used lead mauls. Mauls were also used as a weapon of Tudor archers up to 1562.
Lucerne Hammer
A variation of the Swiss hammerhead. It was divided into a three- or four-pronged design and positioned. On the shaft of seven feet, which had the longer pick and a larger spikes. At the upper part on the top. This created smaller points of impact , with the ability to bite harder.
Bec de Corbin or “Crow’s Beak”
The beak was larger and longer. Better created to tear away armor. The spike was smaller.This hammer had a sharp face.It’s also referred to by the name of Bec de Faucon (Halcon’s Beak) or the horseman’s pick.
Using War Hammers.
The spike of the war hammer can be employed to aid in striking. The armor of the target the reins shield. Or even shield, or it could be moved. To the side of the strike to hit even the most robust armor. When facing mounted adversaries the hammer could be directed towards. The legs of horses, toppling the opponent’s armor down. Where they can be quickly attacked. The end of a warhammer generally. The first to smash down and stun the enemy. Then after they were on the ground, it was reversed to pierce a hole in the helmet to deliver the coup of grace.A powerful strike of a war hammer hit the target at a rate that is several hundred kilograms/mm2.It is the same striking force that rifles have.
