Many people frequently ask "What makes a Battle Axe so great?" I quickly bring up the superior defensive capabilities that many fighters simply cannot comprehend until they have fought against a Viking axe for sale
Medieval Battle Axe, or until they have learned to use one effectively themselves. Rarely do you worry about your blade becoming destroyed in battle, as opposed to a sword, while defending against attacks. Well over 95% of the weapon is able to be used in blocking sharp edged weapons, with a sword you are limited to the flat of a blade or the cross guard.

The battle axe did have a few vulnerabilities, the wooden handle (often made of hard woods for strength) could be worn away if a warrior was not aggressive enough in their fighting style. If they would use the shaft to block attacks against bladed weapons too often, they would eventually wittle away. As a result many axes likely developed steel straps along the haft of the weapon, just as many medieval war hammers did in later years of war.

One of the great advantages of the battle axe was (and still is) where it's center of balance is and it's mass. Unlike a sword (usually balanced near the hilt), a great axe will balance a couple of inches below the head (very useful for the thrown version of these weapons). This allowed an attack to push through defensive obstacles. Even today fire fighters use axes to cut through doors & walls (obstacles) to get to their targets. A great battle axe, well cared for & sharpened before war, would have easily torn apart wood & canvas shields.

Another key benefit to many axes (especially the halberd, or very large axes) would be what many call the beard. A bearded axe has a long point at the bottom of the blade used to pull back into enemies, or simply to hook shields and appendages. In reality, many warriors fought for the best reason. To keep their homes, lively hood & families safe! I strongly recommend that anyone interested in learning more about a battle axe, obtain one that is made of carbon steel & from a reputable source.

"To achieve the mood of a warrior is not a simple matter. It is a revolution. To regard the lion and the water rats and our fellow men as equals is a magnificent act of a warrior's spirit. It takes power to do that." Carlos Castaneda