gothic war hammerThis type of war hammer is also called a horseman's pick because it was highly effective against armored cavalry. War hammers like this developed in the second half of the 15th century and were primarily used in Italy, France, and Germany. The weapon featured a hammerhead with a long spike, similar to a miners pick, capable of piercing armor where a sword would fail. Variants such as the Polish nadziak and the English horseman's pick were popular with