Medieval Hussite axes, used during the Hussite Wars (1419-1434), represent an important element of medieval warfare, especially in the field of improvised weapons. Inspired by the teachings of Jan Hus, the Hussites led an armed rebellion against the Catholic Church and the Roman-German Empire. Since most Hussite fighters came from rural backgrounds, they used available agricultural tools, which they adapted to military needs. The axe was one of these key weapons.
Hussite axes often differed in design. They were made of metal, with the blade having a point on one side and a blunt back, sometimes supplemented by a thorn or hammer for piercing armour. The axes were mounted on wooden handles of varying lengths. Short axes were used as hand weapons, while longer variants served as halberds, combining the functions of an axe and a spear.
The Hussites used axes not only in close combat, but also in the defence of wagon walls, which were a characteristic tactical element of their army. Axes were used to destroy enemy infantrymen or horsemen, and were also used in the preparation of fortifications and the manipulation of wagon walls.
- Our axe is hand forged in our forge
- It takes many hours to produce
- The replica is in a sharp version for collectors and museums
- Do not use it for any other purpose
- On request we can forge a blunt replica
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