flail with black handle

flail with black handleThe medieval war flail was a shorter weapon consisting of a wooden shaft connected by a chain, rope, or leather strap to one or more striking heads. It originated during the Crusades from the threshing flail. Because the steel ball was attached to a chain, it proved effective against enemies carrying shields. Variants of this weapon sometimes smooth, sometimes spiked spread from Eastern Europe to the West from the 10th century onward. Illustrations

The reproduction is crafted from brass

surviving in harsh northern conditions

it is available in white (natural) and black

The blade is blunt and the tip is rounded

taller kite shields that protected the rider's leg

The Viking brooch is a replica of a 10th century original excavated in Tranby

Its length is 54

every part of the surface is painted by hand

The grip is wound with steel wire

The belt is crafted after a 10th-century original

The rings are constructed from mild steel and are woven together in a 4:1 pattern

Axes of this type remained in use until the late 16th century