Axe Knives, Swords and Blades


Paul Chen Hanwei Danish Battle Axe | Medieval Weapon Review

Posted on: Oct 27

Paul Chen Hanwei Danish Battle Axe | Medieval Weapon Review

Medieval weaponry history tells us that the Danish axe surfaced somewhere between the reign of the Vikings and the Middle Ages. It’s another example of a peaceful agricultural tool that evolved into a hunting weapon over time, much like the Japanese sickle or kama.

A traditional Danish …


Paul Chen Hanwei Hero’s Axe | Japanese Samurai Weapon Review

Posted on: Oct 25

Paul Chen Hanwei Hero’s Axe | Japanese Samurai Weapon Review

Here’s the original Hero’s Axe, not the antiqued version, by Hanwei designer Paul Chen. This original model is beautifully embellished and polished, and honestly would look a lot better mounted for display than the antiqued Hero’s Axe, making it a much better choice in our opinion. The …


Paul Chen Hanwei Naginata Battle Axe | Medieval Japanese Sword

Posted on: Oct 14

Paul Chen Hanwei Naginata Battle Axe | Medieval Japanese Sword

The naginata is quite an important weapon in the field of martial arts. It’s identified by a curved blade, a long wooden shaft, and a traditional tsuba similar to the ones you’d find on an ancient Japanese sword.

Hanwei’s version of a Japanese naginata is of course designed by none …


Throwing Tomahawk | Cold Steel Axe | Rifleman’s Hawk Knife

Posted on: Sep 26

Throwing Tomahawk | Cold Steel Axe | Rifleman’s Hawk Knife

Here we have another Cold Steel product that’s a fair value for what it offers. Do a search on functional tomahawks and you’ll see a lot of quality products for the same price as the Rifleman’s Hawk. So we’re not about to throw it into the “expensive” …


Condor Wilderness Tool Axe | Blasted Satin | Leather Sheath

Posted on: May 30

Condor Wilderness Tool Axe | Blasted Satin | Leather Sheath

Ever had the urge to own an axe that had a more “modern” feel to it? Then this is your utility axe, hands-down.

Condor’s Wilderness Tool provides all the functionality that you need from a double-bladed axe without looking embarrassingly ancient.

It has a blasted satin finish over a …