medieval battle axeAxes like this appeared from the second half of the 15th century. Around this time, armor was becoming increasingly effective, creating a need for weapons capable of striking through the gaps in plate armor. Axes like this were used by both aristocratic cavalry and infantry. The back of this axe features a point, similar to that of a war hammer. The main weapon, the axe blade, has a sloped, rounded edge ending in a hook. The hook could be used to pull