Axe - Revision history

Paul Matisz at 15:38, 19 July 2008

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	Historically, hand axes like the [[francisca]] lost some popularity when [[armour]] got too solid for them to go through easily, but this was restored when they were put on poles (see [[pole axe]]), which gave range and increased hitting power.		Historically, hand axes like the [[francisca]] lost some popularity when [[armour]] got too solid for them to go through easily, but this was restored when they were put on poles (see [[pole axe]]), which gave range and increased hitting power.

	===Axes in the SCA===		==Axes in the SCA==
			===Heavy Fighting===
	An '''~~axe~~''' may also be used ~~as a~~ [[~~weapon~~]] in [[~~SCA~~]] [[tournament]]s or [[melee]]s. The [[handle]] of ~~the~~ axe is made of [[rattan]]. ~~The~~ [[head]] can be made of various things, such as [[rubber]], foam, rattan or [[leather]].		'''Axes''' may also be used in [[SCA]] [[heavy fighting]] [[tournament]]s or [[melee]]s. The [[handle]] of these axe is made of [[rattan]], the [[head]] can be made of various things, such as [[rubber]], foam, rattan or [[leather]].

		⚫	The smaller, lighter throwing axe is a [[missile weapon]], so it is not used in tournaments. Rubber and more foam is used instead of rattan in its construction.

			===Thrown weapons===
			In some [[Kingdom]]s hand axes are used as part of the [[thrown weapon]]s competition. These can vary from [[tomahawk]]s to [[francisca]], and are the geniune article. Because they are potentially dangerous, thrown weapons are handled in the same way as [[archery]], with strict safety guidelines and a restricted-access range.

⚫	The smaller, lighter throwing axe is a [[missile weapon]], so it is not used in tournaments. Rubber and more foam is used instead of rattan in its construction ~~(NEED TO CHECK THIS)~~.
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Cian: Reverted edits by 206.219.100.110 (Talk); changed back to last version by Planish

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	==Axe ([[tool]])==		==Axe ([[tool]])==
	[[image:bayeuxaxe.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Replica 11th century broadaxe.]]		[[image:bayeuxaxe.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Replica 11th century broadaxe.]]

206.219.100.110 at 21:45, 1 November 2007

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	==Axe ([[tool]])==		==Axe ([[tool]])==
	[[image:bayeuxaxe.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Replica 11th century broadaxe.]]		[[image:bayeuxaxe.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Replica 11th century broadaxe.]]

Planish at 01:54, 26 February 2007

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	Felling axes are shaped so that the edge forms an axis of symmetry throught the centre of the axe. Broadaxes (such as the t-shaped examples show working on the ships in the [[Bayeux Tapestry]]) have this edge offset so that they can be used to shape boards and smooth planks.		Felling axes are shaped so that the edge forms an axis of symmetry throught the centre of the axe. Broadaxes (such as the t-shaped examples show working on the ships in the [[Bayeux Tapestry]]) have this edge offset so that they can be used to shape boards and smooth planks.

			You will often see or hear the term "double-headed" axe, when what they really mean is a "double-bitted" axe. It has only one head, but the opposite sides of that head both have a sharpened edge.
	==Axe ([[weapon]])==		==Axe ([[weapon]])==
	[[image:Danishaxe.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Replica Danish axe.]]		[[image:Danishaxe.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Replica Danish axe.]]

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	A weapon often associated with the [[Viking]]s. Possibly a common weapon as most people would have access to one. Two handed axes such as the [[daneaxe]] were used by elite troops in the [[early medieval]] period and proved to be popular with many [[noble]]s later in history.		The '''axe''' is a [[weapon]] often associated with the [[Viking]]s. Possibly a common weapon as most people would have access to one. Two-handed axes such as the [[daneaxe]] were used by elite [[soldier\|troops]] in the [[early medieval]] period and proved to be popular with many [[noble]]s later in history.

	Historically, hand axes like the [[francisca]] lost some popularity when armour got too solid for them to go through easily, but this was restored when they were put on poles (see [[pole axe]]), which gave range and increased hitting power.		Historically, hand axes like the [[francisca]] lost some popularity when [[armour]] got too solid for them to go through easily, but this was restored when they were put on poles (see [[pole axe]]), which gave range and increased hitting power.

	==Axes in the SCA==		===Axes in the SCA===
	An '''axe''' may also be used as a [[weapon]] in [[tournament]]s or ~~melees~~. The handle of the axe is made of rattan. The [[head]] can be made of various things, such as rubber, foam, [[rattan]] or [[leather]].		An '''axe''' may also be used as a [[weapon]] in [[SCA]] [[tournament]]s or [[melee]]s. The [[handle]] of the axe is made of [[rattan]]. The [[head]] can be made of various things, such as [[rubber]], foam, rattan or [[leather]].

	The smaller, lighter throwing axe is a [[missile weapon]], so it is not used in tournaments. Rubber and more foam is used instead of rattan in its construction (NEED TO CHECK THIS).		The smaller, lighter throwing axe is a [[missile weapon]], so it is not used in tournaments. Rubber and more foam is used instead of rattan in its construction (NEED TO CHECK THIS).

User 144 at 09:44, 9 June 2006

2006-06-09T09:44:02Z

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	The smaller, lighter throwing axe is a [[missile weapon]], so it is not used in tournaments. Rubber and more foam is used instead of rattan in its construction (NEED TO CHECK THIS).		The smaller, lighter throwing axe is a [[missile weapon]], so it is not used in tournaments. Rubber and more foam is used instead of rattan in its construction (NEED TO CHECK THIS).
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Paul Matisz: /* Axe (weapon) */

2006-04-23T16:50:15Z

Axe (weapon)

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	[[image:Danishaxe.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Replica Danish axe.]]		[[image:Danishaxe.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Replica Danish axe.]]
	[[category:weapons]]		[[category:weapons]]
	A weapon often associated with the [[Viking]]s. Possibly a common weapon as most people would have access to one. Two handed axes such as the ~~Danish axe~~ were used by elite troops in the [[early medieval]] period and proved to be popular with many [[noble]]s later in history.		A weapon often associated with the [[Viking]]s. Possibly a common weapon as most people would have access to one. Two handed axes such as the [[daneaxe]] were used by elite troops in the [[early medieval]] period and proved to be popular with many [[noble]]s later in history.

	Historically, hand axes lost some popularity when armour got too solid for them to go through easily, but this was restored when they were put on poles (see [[pole axe]]), which gave range and increased hitting power.		Historically, hand axes like the [[francisca]] lost some popularity when armour got too solid for them to go through easily, but this was restored when they were put on poles (see [[pole axe]]), which gave range and increased hitting power.

	==Axes in the SCA==		==Axes in the SCA==

User 144 at 11:18, 13 March 2006

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	==Axe ([[tool]])==		==Axe ([[tool]])==
	[[image:bayeuxaxe.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Replica 11th century broadaxe.]]		[[image:bayeuxaxe.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Replica 11th century broadaxe.]]
	A [[blade]]d [[tool]], customarily used for hewing, chopping or shaping [[wood]]. Think [[hammer]] but with an edged blade in place of the flat/convex head. The back of the axe is referred to as the ''poll'' and in some axes is used as a striking surface for driving the axe further into wood using a [[mallet]] or [[maul]]. Possibly more common than hammers in the [[neolithic]] period, because flints and other breakable rocks more often break to leave edges (especially when you're using them as hammers).		A [[blade]]d [[tool]], customarily used for hewing, chopping or shaping [[wood]]. Think [[hammer]] but with an edged [[blade]] in place of the flat/convex head. The back of the axe is referred to as the ''poll'' and in some axes is used as a striking surface for driving the axe further into wood using a [[mallet]] or [[maul]]. Possibly more common than hammers in the [[neolithic]] period, because flints and other breakable rocks more often break to leave edges (especially when you're using them as hammers).

	Axe shapes in the [[medieval]] [[period]] depended on their use. Felling axes have very basic shapes often similar to some modern felling axes (not the American style), but others have a beard that is useful for protecting the hands when shaping boards. [[Dark Ages\|Early medieval]] axes seem to be categorised by ~~eyes~~ that have small ~~lugs~~ or none at all. Later medieval axes developed metal sheathes that extend down the handle a distance, but are not always present.		Axe shapes in the [[medieval]] [[period]] depended on their use. Felling axes have very basic shapes often similar to some modern felling axes (not the American style), but others have a [[beard]] that is useful for protecting the hands when shaping boards. [[Dark Ages\|Early medieval]] axes seem to be categorised by [[eye]]s that have small [[lug]]s or none at all. Later medieval axes developed metal sheathes that extend down the [[handle]] a distance, but are not always present.

	Felling axes are shaped so that the edge forms an axis of symmetry throught the centre of the axe. Broadaxes (such as the t-shaped examples show working on the ships in the [[Bayeux Tapestry]]) have this edge offset so that they can be used to shape boards and smooth planks.		Felling axes are shaped so that the edge forms an axis of symmetry throught the centre of the axe. Broadaxes (such as the t-shaped examples show working on the ships in the [[Bayeux Tapestry]]) have this edge offset so that they can be used to shape boards and smooth planks.

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	===Axe ([[tool]])===		==Axe ([[tool]])==
			[[image:bayeuxaxe.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Replica 11th century broadaxe.]]
	A [[blade]]d [[tool]], customarily used for hewing, chopping or shaping [[wood]]. Think [[hammer]] but with an edged blade in place of the flat/convex head. The back of the axe is referred to as the ''poll'' and in some axes is used as a striking surface for driving the axe further into wood using a [[mallet]] or [[maul]]. Possibly more common than hammers in the [[neolithic]] period, because flints and other breakable rocks more often break to leave edges (especially when you're using them as hammers).		A [[blade]]d [[tool]], customarily used for hewing, chopping or shaping [[wood]]. Think [[hammer]] but with an edged blade in place of the flat/convex head. The back of the axe is referred to as the ''poll'' and in some axes is used as a striking surface for driving the axe further into wood using a [[mallet]] or [[maul]]. Possibly more common than hammers in the [[neolithic]] period, because flints and other breakable rocks more often break to leave edges (especially when you're using them as hammers).

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	Felling axes are shaped so that the edge forms an axis of symmetry throught the centre of the axe. Broadaxes (such as the t-shaped examples show working on the ships in the [[Bayeux Tapestry]]) have this edge offset so that they can be used to shape boards and smooth planks.		Felling axes are shaped so that the edge forms an axis of symmetry throught the centre of the axe. Broadaxes (such as the t-shaped examples show working on the ships in the [[Bayeux Tapestry]]) have this edge offset so that they can be used to shape boards and smooth planks.

	===Axe ([[weapon]])===		==Axe ([[weapon]])==
			[[image:Danishaxe.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Replica Danish axe.]]
	[[category:weapons]]		[[category:weapons]]
			A weapon often associated with the [[Viking]]s. Possibly a common weapon as most people would have access to one. Two handed axes such as the Danish axe were used by elite troops in the [[early medieval]] period and proved to be popular with many [[noble]]s later in history.
⚫	An '''axe''' may also be used as a [[weapon]] in [[tournament]]s or melees. The handle of the axe is made of rattan. The [[head]] can be made of various things, such as rubber, foam, [[rattan]] or [[leather]].

⚫	The smaller, lighter throwing axe is a [[missile weapon]], so it is not used in tournaments. Rubber and more foam is used instead of rattan in its construction (NEED TO CHECK THIS).

	Historically, hand axes lost some popularity when armour got too solid for them to go through easily, but this was restored when they were put on poles (see [[pole axe]]), which gave range and increased hitting power.		Historically, hand axes lost some popularity when armour got too solid for them to go through easily, but this was restored when they were put on poles (see [[pole axe]]), which gave range and increased hitting power.

			==Axes in the SCA==
		⚫	An '''axe''' may also be used as a [[weapon]] in [[tournament]]s or melees. The handle of the axe is made of rattan. The [[head]] can be made of various things, such as rubber, foam, [[rattan]] or [[leather]].

		⚫	The smaller, lighter throwing axe is a [[missile weapon]], so it is not used in tournaments. Rubber and more foam is used instead of rattan in its construction (NEED TO CHECK THIS).
	[[category:tool]]		[[category:tool]]

Simoncursitor at 11:28, 8 February 2006

2006-02-08T11:28:49Z

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	The smaller, lighter throwing axe is a [[missile weapon]], so it is not used in tournaments. Rubber and more foam is used instead of rattan in its construction (NEED TO CHECK THIS).		The smaller, lighter throwing axe is a [[missile weapon]], so it is not used in tournaments. Rubber and more foam is used instead of rattan in its construction (NEED TO CHECK THIS).

	Historically, hand axes lost some popularity when armour got too solid for them to go through easily, but this was restored when they were put on poles (see [[~~poleaxe~~]]), which gave range and increased hitting power.		Historically, hand axes lost some popularity when armour got too solid for them to go through easily, but this was restored when they were put on poles (see [[pole axe]]), which gave range and increased hitting power.

	[[category:tool]]		[[category:tool]]