Battle Axe
Among the improvised weapons used for
battle during Medieval times, none was more popular and
widely used than the Battle Axe, or War Axe. The sword was
a favored weapon as well, but the sword required more
agility and skill to use effectively. Untrained Squires, on
the other hand, could wield a Battle Axe into war and take
down many foes. The highly sharpened blades on these
formidable weapons could easily pierce armour and shred
chain mail worn by opposing knights. Although heavier than
the sword, the axe was relatively light-weight, allowing it
to be an ideal weapon for one-handed battle either on the
ground or atop horseback.
