Were there really weird weapons such as sledgehammers and axes in ancient wars?

In the era of cold weapons, different weapons are made into different shapes and weights, which naturally have different advantages and disadvantages.

Take the hammer and axe mentioned by the landlord as an example. If it is detailed, it has a more detailed classification. For example, hammers are divided into short handle hammers, long handle hammers and chain hammers in structure, round hammers, edge hammers and nail hammers in shape, and copper hammers, hammers and hollow/solid hammers in materials. The shaft is the same, such as long/short handle, single/double face and so on.

Compared with other cold weapons, the hammer is very heavy, and it is incompetent to use unless it is very strong. However, there is another saying that is well said, "The will of the hammer and stick is not the will of the enemy." Generally speaking, light cold weapons, hitting a hammer or touching a hammer, are often unbearable. At this time, it is an advantage for people who use hammers.

In addition, as a weapon, hammer and axe also have certain routines and skills when used. Like other weapons, as long as they are strong, they can't be played well. On the contrary, if the user has mastered the attack and defense routines and skills of the hammer, even if he can't accurately hit the key parts of the enemy's body in the battle, he can still cause serious body surface damage to his opponent (mainly bones, blood vessels and nerves). In contrast to this point, other lighter cold weapons can only cause some damage (such as spears, forks, hooks, halberds, etc. ) and line injuries (such as swords, etc. ).