Lochaber Axe

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The Lochaber Axe was a Scottish variation on the halberd design, first used around 1600. A formidable fighting weapon, the Lochaber Axe had a hook to the reverse side of the blade which was used when scaling walls. Care had to be taken not to fall on the tip of the axe once the climber reached the top of the wall. The sharp point at the top of the weapon could be used for thrusting while the long, undulating blade provided an excellent cutting and slashing edge. Additionally, the hook could be used to pull opponents off balance, off a mount, or as a disarming tool.