Where do I find this warhammer? -- myArmoury.com

Gary John · Posted: Tue 01 May, 2018 7:29 am Post subject: Where do I find this warhammer?

"scholagladiatoria" uses it in his videos, and I have no idea where I can get my hands on one. I believe he got it from an "Eastern European" supplier, as he mentions in one of his vids. I don't know how to contact him directly, and I've scoured the comment sections of his vids with no success.

To get a better look, you can watch one of the videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf16NgeEI_U

Please let me know if you have any info on the source of this weapon!

Thanks!

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Steve Fabert · Posted: Tue 01 May, 2018 7:41 am Post subject:

One like it - differing only in minor stylistic details - can be purchased here:
https://www.by-the-sword.com/p-825-german-medieval-war-hammer.aspx
I have had one of these sitting in a basement corner for many years. They're not very pretty but perfectly functional.

Arne G. · Posted: Tue 01 May, 2018 8:00 am Post subject:

It might be this one, by Arms & Armor, reviewed here on myArmoury:

http://myArmoury.com/review_aa_wham.html

Gary John · Posted: Tue 01 May, 2018 8:12 am Post subject:

Thanks guys. I'm familiar with both those hammers. The german one is from windlass, it's pretty nice for the cost. The arms and armor one is way too much money for me, and it has a top-spike, which I don't want.

The one in the pic I posted is almost exactly like the A&A one, sans top spike. If you have any other leads, let me know!

Craig Peters · Posted: Tue 01 May, 2018 8:55 am Post subject:

It's not a custom piece from Tod, is it?

Sean Flynt · Posted: Tue 01 May, 2018 9:41 am Post subject:

I recently bought this one, and can recommend it. It's inspired by the Wallace Collection piece we see in so many books. That hammer, as some will know, is oversized for a single-hand weapon, and probably is a re-mounted fussstreithammer. This inexpensive repro is also oversized but very well made. I'll be re-hafting it to more appropriate length.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M8LESZT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Gary John · Posted: Tue 01 May, 2018 11:02 am Post subject:

Michael Beeching · Posted: Tue 01 May, 2018 1:19 pm Post subject:

Gary John · Posted: Tue 01 May, 2018 2:19 pm Post subject:

Gregg Sobocinski · Posted: Thu 03 May, 2018 10:11 am Post subject:

I believe Matt Easton addresses his "wallhammer" in one of his Q&A specific videos. My tired brain also thought it was said to be an old Arms&Armor piece.

Mark Goble · Posted: Sun 06 May, 2018 3:07 pm Post subject:

I think it is made by Kasto Armoury, look under their percussive weapon list.
Their website is arms-armour, which may be what is causing the confusion.

Gary John · Posted: Tue 08 May, 2018 10:00 am Post subject:

Gregg Sobocinski · Posted: Tue 08 May, 2018 7:06 pm Post subject:

I guess my tired brain was wrong. Glad you found it.

Gary John · Posted: Tue 22 May, 2018 4:50 am Post subject:

Update on my findings:

The hammer in the Amazon link above is not actually the Lord of Battle hammer, and does not match the picture advertised. Interesting...but I returned it.

I tried to contact Kasto Armory several times with no success -- I fear they may have gone out of business. Back to the drawing board. Sad

I may end up having one custom made.

Oskar Gessler · Posted: Tue 22 May, 2018 8:17 am Post subject:

I did not want to disturb the discussion with off topic earlier
but now I think its OK to add what Ive seen years ago in a german knive maker forum:
https://www.messerforum.net/showthread.php?82948-Rabenschnabel
From what I know is that unfortunately the smith who made this piece (Achim W. - ´Die Traumschmiede´) isnt blacksmithing anymore. Too bad.
But maybe someone will pick up the idea. I have the feeling this thing would sell.

Cheers
Oskar

Gary John · Posted: Tue 22 May, 2018 9:39 am Post subject:

Very nice! I love the position of the langlets.

Oskar Gessler · Posted: Tue 22 May, 2018 10:00 am Post subject:

Oskar Gessler · Posted: Wed 23 May, 2018 12:15 pm Post subject:

PS: Sorry, I confused this Achim W. (Achim Wirtz)from the forum with the retired sword smith Arno Eckhardt.
The guy from the forum seems still to be active but I cant find a website of him. So I guess its a hobby smith or at least not an arms smith by profession. Which doesnt necessarily say much about the quality. The person who made this knew what he was doing. Good to know theres someone who can be asked.
But sorry for my mistake in the first reply.