Age Of Craft – HMB Axe Type 14
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- Class
- Sport Combat
- Blade
- G65 Spring Steel
- Overall Length
- 48 34"
- Weight
- 4 lbs 11 oz
- Brand
- Age of Craft
Overview
Age Of Craft - HMB Axe Type 14
This powerfully built two handed axe has a thick axehead mounted onto a particularly burly haft of quality ash and is designed to withstand the rigorous use of HMB Buhurt armored fighting combat. The axehead is at least 3 mm thick along its edges and is securely pinned to the haft and reinforced with a wooden axe wedge. Powerful, hard-hitting and durable!
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Age of Craft
- Overall Length
- 48 34"
- Blade
- G65 Spring Steel
- Weight
- 4 lbs 11 oz
- Edge
- Blunt
- Thickness
- 5.9 mm
- Class
- Sport Combat
- Country of Origin
- Ukraine
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Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What is this axe built for? Common Question
This is a two-handed axe built for HMB Buhurt, the armored full-contact sport combat discipline. It carries a thick head and a burly ash haft designed to take repeated heavy hits in the list rather than to cut.
Q What steel is the head made from, and how thick is it? Common Question
The axehead is cut from G65 spring steel, a steel often chosen for sport combat weapons because it flexes under impact instead of cracking. Overall blade thickness is 5.9 mm, with the edge itself at least 3 mm thick to stand up to repeated contact.
Q Is the edge sharp? Common Question
No, the edge ships blunt with no live edge. This is a sport combat weapon built for armored contact fighting, not a cutting tool.
Q What is the haft made of, and how is the head secured? Common Question
The haft is quality ash, built heavy to handle the stress of Buhurt combat. The axehead is pinned through the haft and reinforced with a wooden axe wedge, a solid traditional joinery method for keeping the head locked tight under repeated blows.
Q What do the grip sections on the handle look like? Common Question
The photographs show two sections wrapped in black and natural-toned cord in a crisscross diamond pattern, one just below the head and one toward the opposite end of the haft. These mark the grip points for two-handed handling.
Q How much does it weigh, and what's the overall length? Common Question
This axe weighs 4 lbs 11 oz and runs 48 34" overall, with a 9" blade. That puts real mass out at the head, giving the momentum behind strikes that a two-handed Buhurt axe is meant to deliver.
Q How do I take care of this axe? Common Question
Wipe down the steel head after use and keep it lightly oiled to prevent rust, especially if it's been used or stored somewhere humid. Give the ash haft an occasional light oiling too, to keep the wood from drying out and the wedge and pin joint solid.
Q Where is this axe made? Common Question
It's made in Ukraine.
The Maker
Age of Craft
Age of Craft creates exceptionally robust armor and equipment for HMB (Historical Medieval Battles) combat sport fighting and their well-crafted armor meets the safety and authenticity requirements for the renowned HMB World Championship ‘’Battle of the Nations.’’ From their Ukraine workshop, Age of Craft constructs the most durable and tough armor we have available and it is built for full contact steel weapon fighting. Years of experience and direct contact with fulfilling the needs of dedicated sport fighters guides the design principles of Age of Craft.
While designed with HMB in mind Age of Craft armor and gear is also eminently suitable for SCA, ACL, and other combat sports where premium protection is paramount.
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