Venetian War Hammer – Deepeeka
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Overall Length
- 53 7/8''
- Weight
- 3 lb 9.4 oz
- Brand
- Deepeeka
Overview
Venetian War Hammer - Deepeeka
This Venetian War Hammer is purpose-built to be a armor-pounding can-opener. Polearms such as this were becoming a dominating weapon on the late medieval battlefield and would be used by dismounted knights and professional men-at-arms alike. Not just for battle, blunted versions were used in tournaments. Poleaxes and Polehammers were also popular weapons for trial-by-combat. On the field, an advancing column of heavily-armored Italian foot soldiery armed with these polehammers would have been a daunting prospect to face. Every facet of the head and even the butt of the haft presents an armor puncturing spike.
The main weapon though is the four-pronged hammer head, divided into spikes so as to transfer the force of the strike onto four small points for maximum shock. A dazed opponent could then be finished for good measure with the long, wickedly-curved crows-beak pick. Should combating men be forced together too tightly to swing these polearms for full effect, a choked-up grip beneath the head still presents a lethal array of points that can effectively be used in shoulder-to-shoulder melee - right up and into the faces of the foe.
This Venetian Warhammer by Deepeeka has a head, langets and handle cap of steel. It has been riveted to a stained wooden haft. The spikes of the head are blunted.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Overall Length
- 53 7/8''
- Weight
- 3 lb 9.4 oz
- Width
- 6 1/4''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
- Dimensions
- Length of top spike: 5 7/8''
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What is the overall length and weight? Common Question
Overall length is 53 7/8 inches; weight is 3 lb 9.4 oz.
Q What materials are used in the head and haft? Common Question
The head, langets, and handle cap are steel, riveted to a stained wooden haft.
Q Is the hammer designed with spikes for armor penetration? Common Question
Yes. It features a four-pronged hammer face with divided spikes, a long curved beak, side spikes, a top spike, and a butt spike; the spikes are blunted.
Q Where is this Deepeeka Venetian War Hammer made? Common Question
India.
Q How is the head attached to the haft? Common Question
The steel head is secured with langets and rivets through the wooden haft.
Q What type of use is this suitable for? Common Question
Classed as Battle Ready by the retailer; suitable for collection, display, and costume or reenactment with caution. Spikes are blunted.
Q Does it require special maintenance? Common Question
Keep the steel cleaned and lightly oiled to prevent rust; periodically check rivets and langets for tightness; protect and condition the wooden haft.
Q What are the notable handling characteristics? Common Question
Long haft with multiple spikes concentrates weight at the head for impactful strikes; rectangular haft shape provides choked-up grip options near the head.
Q What historical style does this piece follow? Common Question
Inspired by late medieval Italian (Venetian) polehammers used by foot soldiers, knights, and in tournaments.
The Maker
Deepeeka
Deepeeka creates an astonishing variety of replica weapons, armor, and re-enactment accessories that range from Classical Antiquity to the 20th Century. Deepeeka has been crafting replicas since the 1980s and their products are essential gear for many re-enactment groups. Many swords, daggers and other weapons made by Deepeeka are durably crafted and budget-friendly offerings. The steel is good and well-tempered and their leathercraft and woodworking are of excellent quality. Deepeeka’s products are handcrafted and (in the case of blades, hand-hammered) are a good deal for those who want a quality item at a good price.
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You get what you pay for. I purchased this polearm recently based on its good looks and ostensibly durable construction, but was disappointed to find that all it would take to damage this piece was a few hard hits. The first thing to fail was the top spike which quickly bent to the side by as much as 20 degrees, then the hammer head and crow’s beak piece started to rattle, and lastly the side spikes came loose (it turns out they’re attached with a screw through the head).
Durability aside, I was disappointed that the wood haft on the polearm I received was a much lighter, and much less rich colour than the one in the pictures, and in some places the langets–while securely attached–were attached sloppily. The final thing of note would be the rectangularly-shaped haft. Striking an object with any considerable amount of force is no joy with this polearm due to the pain caused by the 90 degree angles of the haft. This could have been avoided if this weapon had an octagonal haft.
Overall, I would not recommend this piece for anyone looking for a functional polearm.