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creating a special pattern in the blade

these shields were gradually replaced by versions with a flat top

The battle axe is crafted from semi-sharp 1065 carbon steel

Variants such as the Polish nadziak and the English cavalry hammer were popular amongst cavalry

flail with two balls 5982593 Vikingmantels for exampleThe medieval war flail was a shorter weapon consisting of a wooden shaft connected by a chain, rope, or leather strap to one or more striking heads. It originated during the Crusades from the threshing flail. Because the steel ball was attached to a chain, it proved effective against enemies carrying shields. Variants of this weapon sometimes smooth, sometimes spiked spread from Eastern Europe to the West from the 10th century onward. Illustrations