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Post by nathanh on Oct 4, 2018 19:43:48 GMT
Hi,
The Favorite Daggers thread inspired me to ask you guys what types of historical poleaxes you like. As far as I know there aren't any typologies regarding poleaxes, like Oakshott or Geibig is for swords. And everybody knows that poleaxes are incredible!
I'm curious to know what you all think.
Myself, I really like the look and construction of the Lucerne hammer. Especially when the top spike isn't overly long, with the hammer prongs and back spike being robust.
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Post by Zen_Hydra on Oct 4, 2018 21:07:53 GMT
I favor a Lucerne hammer/crow's beak configuration as well. I prefer a narrow but reinforced top spike, and a robust beak for brutal can-opening.
There are several different styles of hammer face I like, but I haven't been able to settle one yet to move forward with commissioning a custom order from some place like White Well Arms. It's just a matter of time before I do so.
Edit: I've also toyed around with commissioning a hybrid Chinese/European poleaxe. It would have a sturdy crow's beak on one side, a top spike, and instead of an axe or hammer face it would have a ji/dagger-axe.
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Oct 5, 2018 3:19:14 GMT
I like some lochaber axes.
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Post by nathanh on Oct 5, 2018 9:20:31 GMT
Lochabers like to lop limbs.
How about that Chinese crescent axe head with a wicked top and back spike?
There's a great article on MyArmoury.com about poleaxes.link
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