Hanwei Francisca – Antiqued

The Francisca, so named for its Frankish origins, was used in both close-quarter and short range skirmishes as a thrown missile. Its graceful lines are legendary but the upswept point and downturned edge were both capable of penetrating chain mail. The Francisca axe crafted by Paul Chen at the Hanwei factory features a steel head with an antiqued finish and a swelled-end hardwood shaft for secure head retention. The shaft is also backswept, as were the originals, providing greater sticking capability when thrown.