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Axes of this type appeared from the second half of the 15th century. During this period, armour was becoming increasingly effective, creating a need for weapons capable of striking through the gaps in plate armour. Axes such as these were employed by both aristocratic cavalry and infantry.
The back of this axe features a point, similar to that of a war hammer. The main weapon, the axe blade, has a sloped, rounded edge ending in a hook. The hook could be used to pull opponents from their horses, whilst the rounded edge kept the weight of the axe lower than that of a typical felling axe. Axes of this type remained in use until the late 16th century and were even still utilised during the English Civil War.
The battle axe is crafted from semi-sharp 1065 carbon steel, tempered to a hardness of 48–52 HRC.
