The francisca is the throwing axe of the Franks, and it gave them their name rather than the other way round.Made to be thrown firstThe head has a distinctive S-curve arch and sits far forward. Frankish infantry threw a volley of them at close range immediately before contact, the axes broke shields, and a shield with an axe head buried in it becomes dead weight. What survived the throw was then fought with by hand.Ours are hand-forged from high-carbon steel on hardwood hafts.Please check your local law before ordering.

Every piece in this collection is made by hand in the Czech Republic and shipped from our warehouse in Memphis, Tennessee. Engraving is done here in the United States before your order goes out.