16th Century Stylish Italian Battle Axe

First . the battle axe was simply used for chopping and crushing and featured simple blades. By the 16th century . the axe become a highly decorated weapon as it was realized that the shape could be made attractive without lessening its effectiveness. As the birthplace of the Renaissance . Italy saw the development of some attractive battle axes. This axe features a strong hardened steel blade with cutouts. The back spike is elegantly curved and features the proper angle to deliver a forceful blow. With a short steel spike . you can use it in a short and surprising thrust. The butt cap is made of steel while the shaft is made of hardwood and studded with brass tacks. The overall length is 28 inches. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts. _