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):
   • Double Axes II: Is History Weirder Th...  

The video I'm responding to:
The double edged axe is STUPID! - Pop-culture weapons analysed
   • The double edged axe is STUPID!  -  P...  

About edge grinds"

The Pros Cons of Single-Edged Swords vs. Double-Edged
   • The Pros Cons of Single-Edged Swords ...  

What Makes Swords & Knives Cut Well (Sharpness, Blade Geometry, Etc)
   • What Makes Swords & Knives Cut Well (...  


** Sources / links **

Example from India with large head, for weight reference
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
17th century bardiche
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
Huge version
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...

Minoan bronze axe
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...

Double-bladed processional axe, India, 19th or 20th century
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...

Double halberd, 1600
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...

French halberd, 17th century
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...

French halberd, 1712
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...

Info about double-bitted tools
https://uh.edu/engines//epi1497.htm

Pictures:

Druss the Legend
https://www.deviantart.com/slaine69/a...
Female dwarf
https://index.artstation.com/artwork/...
Extra serrated fantasy thingie
https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-models/mi...


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https://vindsvept.bandcamp.com/track/...
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"Atmospheric Synthwave Movie Trailer Music - Night Dweller" by White Bat Audio (Karl Casey)
   • Atmospheric Synthwave Movie Trailer M...  
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Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
https://theslantedroom.github.io/stev...
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