What is a battle-axe?
Q: What is a battle-axe?
A: A battle-axe is an axe specifically designed for combat.
Q: How did battle axes differ from utility axes?
A: Battle axes were versions of utility axes, but designed for combat purposes.
Q: Were all battle axes suitable for use with one hand?
A: No, some battle axes were larger and designed to be used with two hands.
Q: What was the range of weight for axes designed for warfare?
A: The weight of battle axes ranged from just over 0.5 kg to 3 kg (1 to 6 pounds).
Q: What was the range of length for axes designed for warfare?
A: Axes designed for warfare could range in length from just over 30 cm to over 1.5 meters (1 to 5 feet).
Q: Could cleaving weapons longer than 1.5 m still be considered battle axes?
A: Weapons longer than 1.5 m may be considered polearms rather than battle axes.
Q: Were axes only used as weapons in combat?
A: No, there were many axes that were also used as tools, and some could be modified into throwing weapons as well.
