Blunt Medieval Humor: The FIST HAMMER

Sometimes what looks like a fantasy weapon from a movie or video game actually comes straight from real-life history. A warrior who couldn't decide whether to stab or bludgeon enemies could simply say "why not both?" and grab one of these bad boys.

In terms of function it's the same as any other war hammer with a blunt striking surface on one end and a beak / pick on the other, but it's a more elaborate (and humorous) shape. Let's take a look at this rare type!

I even got a practice version for a first-hand practical test, so there will be sparring footage as well. This is where I got it by the way:
https://hemasupplies.com/product/fisted-pick-hammer-simulator-by-arcem/

Fisted war hammer reproduction by Windlass Steelcrafts
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/fisted-war-hammer/?koa=259

Other relevant videos:

The Pros & Cons of Bludgeons (Maces, Hammers, Sticks, Etc)
https://youtu.be/WQEx4nhhQ6w

5 Odd Historical Blades That LOOK Like Fantasy
https://youtu.be/5X8ytmjvNg4

5 Historical Weapons That Look Like Fantasy
https://youtu.be/pJDrjWfzsVA

Yes, Gunblades Are Real, BUT...
https://youtu.be/hRXj4o_fZHc
*** Sources ***

Swordifsh's research thread on the Ethnographic Arms & Armour forum:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=15532&page=1

https://todsworkshop.com/products/dragon-medieval-war-hammer

A Rare 19C Indian Fakir Crutch
http://www.oriental-arms.co.il/item.php?id=1791

https://www.helgot.com/items/fakir-s-crutch

Hans Talhoffer
https://wiktenauer.com/wiki/File:MS_Thott.290.2%C2%BA_079r.jpg
https://wiktenauer.com/wiki/File:MS_Thott.290.2%C2%BA_079v.jpg
*** Music credits ***

Outtakes:
"Spinning Tavern" by Inspector J
https://opengameart.org/content/spinning-tavern-rpg-orchestral-essentials-funny-music
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 license (CC BY 3.0)

"Medieval: Battle" by Random Mind
https://opengameart.org/content/medieval-battle
CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain

Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
https://theslantedroom.github.io/steve.yee/
Used with artist's permission
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