Medieval Iron axe - "War pick".Excellent condition. (No reserve price)
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Medieval iron axe named “War pick” (bec de corbin), in excellent condition and dating to the 14th–15th centuries AD, acquired from an auction house in Europe in 2015, with a weight of 403 g and dimensions of 170 mm by 50 mm, and authenticity stated as original/official.
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Iron medieval axe - "War pick".(bec de corbin)
A war pick is a specialized, one-handed medieval weapon designed to penetrate plate armor and mail, often featuring a long, sharp spike on one side of the head and a small hammer on the reverse. It is distinct from a war axe, acting as a combat-focused pickaxe that concentrates force for high-impact armor piercing.
Early Middle Ages 14th-15th centuries AD.
Application: Effective against knights in full plate; hooked, pierced and tore off parts of the armor.
The metal was professionally cleaned of rust,corrosion,and oxidation. It was carefully treated with German-made BALLISTOL gun oil, which creates an alkaline protective film and prevents corrosion and metal deterioration.
The metal is strong and resonant. There are signs of wear consistent with age and use. 100% authentic. Please see the numerous photographs to form your own impression.There are photos before the cleaning started.
Dimensions: 170 mm x 50 mm. (photo)
Weight: 403 grams. (photo)
This piece was acquired in 2015 in Barcelona, Spain, from G.A. as part of a private Spanish collection dating back to the 1980s.
Iron medieval axe - "War pick".(bec de corbin)
A war pick is a specialized, one-handed medieval weapon designed to penetrate plate armor and mail, often featuring a long, sharp spike on one side of the head and a small hammer on the reverse. It is distinct from a war axe, acting as a combat-focused pickaxe that concentrates force for high-impact armor piercing.
Early Middle Ages 14th-15th centuries AD.
Application: Effective against knights in full plate; hooked, pierced and tore off parts of the armor.
The metal was professionally cleaned of rust,corrosion,and oxidation. It was carefully treated with German-made BALLISTOL gun oil, which creates an alkaline protective film and prevents corrosion and metal deterioration.
The metal is strong and resonant. There are signs of wear consistent with age and use. 100% authentic. Please see the numerous photographs to form your own impression.There are photos before the cleaning started.
Dimensions: 170 mm x 50 mm. (photo)
Weight: 403 grams. (photo)
This piece was acquired in 2015 in Barcelona, Spain, from G.A. as part of a private Spanish collection dating back to the 1980s.
Details
Culture
Medieval
Century/timeframe
14-15 ad
Name of object
Iron axe - "War pick".Excellent condition.
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2015
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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