Double bitted (sp?) axes

snobassman · Post by **snobassman** » Wed Aug 21, 2002 5:34 pm

When I first joined the sca and was discussing weapon construction with some of the other members of our group I was told that the double bitted axe was a purely fantasy weapon, but upon watching Knives, Swords and Axes on the history channel last night, I noticed them speak of a double bitted axe as a historical weapon. It showed it as being an innovation added to the standard battle axe allowing the wielder to attack on the backswing.

Now, I was wondering if any knows what era these began showing up in, and in what parts of the world?

Thanks for any help

Shawn

Steinolf · Post by **Steinolf** » Wed Aug 21, 2002 6:38 pm

Check out this thread http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/Forum4/HTML/001497.html

snobassman · Post by **snobassman** » Wed Aug 21, 2002 7:52 pm

Thanks, and sorry about being to lazy to search back in the forums =/

Shawn

Rick1233 · Post by **Rick1233** » Wed Aug 21, 2002 9:01 pm

shoot that was on last night i really wanted to watch that show it was the knives axes and swors right hopefully they show it again