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The double edged / headed / bitted axe, or Labyrs, or whatever you want to call it, is one of the most iconic weapons in RPGs and other video games, movies, and other fictional art. Dwarves, minotaurs, barbarians, and other mighty warriors are fond of its heft and intimidating looks. Does it make sense though? Many history enthusiasts have a certain disdain for the idea of a symmetrical twin blade as opposed to a more versatile addition like a spike or hammer. After it has been trashed so much, how about we see if there is anything redeemable about the idea of a twin bladed battle-axe? Is it completely pointless or could there be some practical merit to it in certain situations? Part 2 (Real Historical Examples): https://youtu.be/JG0MFuWjQ7w The video I'm responding to: The double edged axe is STUPID! - Pop-culture weapons analysed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNbXU0ndRIs About edge grinds" The Pros Cons of Single-Edged Swords vs. Double-Edged https://youtu.be/SeoTj3-tLQ0 What Makes Swords & Knives Cut Well (Sharpness, Blade Geometry, Etc) https://youtu.be/V0O4eqnmREs *** Sources / links *** Example from India with large head, for weight reference https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/30803 17th century bardiche https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/32747 Huge version https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/30812 Minoan bronze axe https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/252403 Double-bladed processional axe, India, 19th or 20th century https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/30822 Double halberd, 1600 https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/25916 French halberd, 17th century https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/25852 French halberd, 1712 https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/27026 Info about double-bitted tools https://uh.edu/engines//epi1497.htm Pictures: Druss the Legend https://www.deviantart.com/slaine69/art/DRUSS-60133309 Female dwarf https://index.artstation.com/artwork/3o1noD Extra serrated fantasy thingie https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-models/military/melee/medival-fantasy-axe *** Music *** Music: "Spirit Waltz" by HorrorPen https://opengameart.org/content/spirit-waltz Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Intro song: "Illuminate" by Vindsvept https://vindsvept.bandcamp.com/track/illuminate Used with artist's permission "Atmospheric Synthwave Movie Trailer Music - Night Dweller" by White Bat Audio (Karl Casey) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVitUtofDWg Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Outro: "Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records https://theslantedroom.github.io/steve.yee/ Used with artist's permission *** Support the channel *** Help fund future videos, get bonus content and other rewards: http://www.patreon.com/skallagrim https://www.subscribestar.com/skallagrim https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3WIohkLkH4GFoMrrWVZZFA/join Books about history and/or martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend (as an Amazon Affiliate I earn commission through these links): US - https://www.amazon.com/shop/skallagrimnilsson Canada - https://amzn.to/2HeOCMA Other ways to support the channel by shopping through affiliate links: Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc: https://www.kultofathena.com/?koa=259 Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords: http://www.woodenswords.com/?Click=1799 *** Social media & merch *** How to contact me (can't always reply, since I get too many messages): https://www.youtube.com/user/SkallagrimNilsson/about See a list of my video uploads: https://twitter.com/_Skallagrim_ https://www.facebook.com/SkallagrimYT Channel-related shirts and other merch: http://skallagrim.spreadshirt.com/ https://teespring.com/stores/skallagrim