Many people often ask, ‘’what makes medieval battle axes so great?’’. Well, it is obviously the superior defensive abilities that most fighters can’t comprehend until they fight against medieval battle swords or until they learn how to use one efficiently. The best thing about axes is that the blade can never be destroyed in battle while defending attacks as compared to the sword. While 95% of the blade is used in blocking sharp ninja weapons, one is normally limited to a cross guard or a sharp blade with a sword.
However, the medieval battle axe has some vulnerability as well; the wooden handle (made of wood) could easily tear out if the warrior was not skillful in his fighting style. For instance, the shaft would eventually wear out when used to block steel weapons. As a result most axes develop straps along the halt, but its mass and center of balance is still spectacular.
A medieval axe has a great mass and center of balance and unlike swords, the axe has a fantastic balance just a few inches below the hilt. This allows the attackers to drive through defensive obstacles with ease. In fact, fire fighters nowadays use axes to enable them cut through walls and doors (obstacles). A great medieval axe, sharpened and well cared for, could easily tear apart canvas and wood shields. The other benefits of axes (particularly the large and halberd axes) is the call beard. A bearded axe with pointed bottom was popularly used to pull enemies back during war, or merely to hook appendages and shields.
However, the medieval battle axe has some vulnerability as well; the wooden handle (made of wood) could easily tear out if the warrior was not skillful in his fighting style. For instance, the shaft would eventually wear out when used to block steel weapons. As a result most axes develop straps along the halt, but its mass and center of balance is still spectacular.
A medieval axe has a great mass and center of balance and unlike swords, the axe has a fantastic balance just a few inches below the hilt. This allows the attackers to drive through defensive obstacles with ease. In fact, fire fighters nowadays use axes to enable them cut through walls and doors (obstacles). A great medieval axe, sharpened and well cared for, could easily tear apart canvas and wood shields. The other benefits of axes (particularly the large and halberd axes) is the call beard. A bearded axe with pointed bottom was popularly used to pull enemies back during war, or merely to hook appendages and shields.
