Lucerne Hammer
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- Time Period: 15th and 16th century
- Origin: Europe
- Description:
European polearm with a long spike
mounted atop a hammer with a four-pronged face and a single-pronged claw.
Similar to the poleax and warhammer in design, the Lucerne Hammer was
fitted with a four-pronged hammer head (shown here on the right side of the
weapon) rather than a simple hammerhead or blade.
- Use: The lucerne hammer was
extremely effective at dismounting riders and smashing through armor.
Not particularly useful for slashing, the Lucerne Hammer was
excellent for thrusting, smashing, and ripping open armor (even against a
mounted opponent).
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