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The two-handed daneaxe was often used in the pre-medieval era.

In the medieval period, many Knights used a shorter single-handed axe with back-spike in horseback combat. as the axe focuses its impact on a smaller area than a swordblade, it was more effective at punching through plate armour.

Maces and war-hammers were used for the same purpose.

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