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A Medieval Executioner’s Axe For Your Décor Or Collection
In earlier days, it was not unusual for person to be found guilty of a serious crime with the penalty beings death by beheading. Although this practice has been widely abandoned, there are countries where this is still happening.
Many of these sentences were carried out with the use of an medieval executioner’s axe. In order to be efficient and effective they had very sharp, large blades and a very strong handle.
One Of The Many Medieval Weapons
When one thinks about the medieval times, you think about castles, villages, knights and warriors, and their weapons and more. Many different types were used during those times including knives and daggers, swords, bow and arrows, clubs and much more.
Of the clubs and other blunt instruments that were a part of the medieval ages was the medieval spiked mace. It was stainless steel about 30 inches long with a 6 inch spiked ball at one end, and a leather wrapped handle at the other end.
Collectible Medieval Weapons
There are many different types of weapons that were developed during the medieval time period. They ranged from clubs to knives, to fine swords.
Some of the swords were designed for specific groups of people such as the Excalibur sword, or a Knights Templar sword. Other collectible medieval weapons include replicas of King Solomon’s Sword and a Merlin sword.
Collectible Knives And Swords
There are many different types of collectible knives and swords, from ancient weapons to medieval and fantasy to war time weapons. If you happen to be interested in medieval weapons for your collection, there are many to choose from.
One of the collectible medieval weapons was the two handed chopper sword. They often were very strong full tang weapons of stainless steel enclosed in a leather sheath.
Collectible Medieval Weapons
Legends of medieval times make us think of castles, moats, knights, and major hand to hand combat battles. During 
these battles many different types of weapons were used.
Some of the collectible medieval weapons used included swords, axes, and clubs of different types. There are many different types of weapons of the medieval times to improve your collection.
Happy Holidays to Everyone!
Here I am on Christmas Eve, trying to put together a last minute post to my blog. As I look at my clock I see it is actually Christmas day and I need to finish this up and get to bed!
I hope that if you are interested in knives, swords or weapons, such as bowie knives or medieval weapons for gifts, that you will be able to find what you are looking for.
Merry Christmas and I hope you have an even better New Year!
The Tower and The Medieval Executioner’s Axe
Originally serving as a fortification, the Tower of London was originally completed in 1067 by William the Conqueror. During the 12th century more towers were added to create quite a forbidding complex. And, its usage had also changed.
The Tower of London was used for a time as a prison and execution site for the upper class prisoners. Some of the more known individuals to pass through here to meet the medieval executioner’s axe were Lady Jane Grey and Henry VIII’s wife, Anne Boleyn.