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  2. Francisca - Wikipedia

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    The francisca (or francesca) was a throwing axe used as a weapon during the Early Middle Ages by the Franks, among whom it was a characteristic national weapon at the time of the Merovingians (about 500 to 750 AD). It is known to have been used during the reign of Charlemagne (768–814). [1]

  3. Axe throwing - Wikipedia

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    Axe throwing in slow motion. The modern sport of axe throwing involves a competitor throwing an axe at a target, attempting to hit the bullseye as near as possible. Axe throwing has historically been an event in lumberjack competitions.

  4. Throwing axe - Wikipedia

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    A throwing axe is a weapon used from Antiquity to the Middle Ages by foot soldiers and occasionally by mounted soldiers. Usually, they are thrown in an overhand motion in a manner that causes the axe to rotate as it travels through the air.

  5. Weapons and armour in Anglo-Saxon England - Wikipedia

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    Several examples of the francisca, or throwing axe, have been found in England. Such weapons can be distinguished from domestic hand axes by the curved shape of their heads. Two main forms of throwing axes have been identified in England—one type had a convex edge, and the other type had an S-shaped edge.

  6. Category:Throwing weapons - Wikipedia

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    Throwing weapons are, as the term says, weapons meant specifically for throwing. They were the first ranged weapons, developed before the adoption of bow and arrows, but have been used throughout history in many different forms from all over the world.

  7. List of premodern combat weapons - Wikipedia

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    Throwing axes. Could also be used as axe weapons, but were specifically designed for throwing. Francisca, francesca (European) Hunga munga, danisco, goleyo, njiga (African) Hurlbat, whirlbat (European) Kapak siam (Asian) Nzappa zap (African) Tomahawk also an axe weapon (American) Throwing balls

  8. Viking Age arms and armour - Wikipedia

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    The Mammen Axe is a famous example of such battle-axes, ideally suited for throwing and melee combat. An axe head was mostly wrought iron, with a steel cutting edge. This made the weapon less expensive than a sword, and was a standard item produced by blacksmiths, historically. Like most other Scandinavian weaponry, axes were often given names.

  9. Axe - Wikipedia

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    Throwing axe: Any of a number of ranged weapons designed to strike with a similar splitting action as their melee counterparts. These are often small in profile and usable with one hand. Hurlbat: An entirely metal throwing axe sharpened on every auxiliary end to a point or blade, practically guaranteeing some form of damage against its target.

  10. Mambele - Wikipedia

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    Description. The mambele consists of an iron blade with a curved back section and rearward spike. It can be used in close combat as a hatchet or dagger, or more typically as a throwing weapon. It usually consists of four blades, three on top and one on the side.

  11. Chakram - Wikipedia

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    The most iconic method of throwing a chakram is tajani, wherein the weapon is twirled on the index finger of an upraised hand and thrown with a timed flick of the wrist. The spin is meant to add power and range to the throw, while also avoiding the risk of cutting oneself on the sharp outer edge.

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