Hirdsman Throwing Axe 402902

Hirdsman Throwing Axe

Epic Armoury Hirdsman throwing axe as a latex throwing weapon, inspired by the throwing axes of the early Migration period. The fearsome Frankish tribesmen were known to break through the lines of Roman legions by hurling these hard-headed axes, splitting the legionaries' shields with devastating effect. Epic Armoury's version has a heavy single-edged blade shaped like a mundane utility axe of chestnut and garden wood grain decoration.

The Hirdsman Throwing Axe is a throwing weapon with a flexible core giving it weight and making it capable of being used as a proper throwing axe, which is made from durable closed cell foam and finished with a strong latex coating, you can be assured that your LARP weapon will provide you with the safety and appeal you desire when crafting your kit.

HISTORY

• Historically used by the fearsome Frankish tribesmen against the Roman legions
• Heavy-headed axes would be hurled at the Romans, splitting shields and breaking their lines.
• The first hafted axe was created around 6,000 BC using birch tar and rawhide lashings to attach the blade to its handle.

Center: Sanded flexible tube
Weight: 70 grams / 2.47 oz
Length: 78.0
Grip length: 20.0
Head length: 9.0
Head Height: 13.0 Circ
Handle: 12.0 Released:
Material 1: Soft EVA foam
Material 2: Latex

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