How Do You Build Medieval Weapons Out Of Wood?
Until the late Middle Ages, gunpowder was rarely used on the battlefield. Weapons of war included swords and lances, backed up by bows and arrows. Battle axes could be used to devastating effect. Daggers were used to get in between the metal plates of armor. A battle ax and a dagger are in fact, simple medieval weapons that you can replicate out of wood. Draw a rough fan shape on the piece of plywood. The wide part of the fan should be 12 inches from top to bottom. The narrow portion should be 4 inches from top to bottom and completely straight. You are drawing the blade of your battle ax. Cut out the blade of the battle ax. 3 inches from one end of the dowel, draw a line 4 inches long. Cut along this line to a depth of approximately 1/2 inch. Place glue along the short, straight edge of the battle ax blade. Insert this edge into the slot on the dowel. Press firmly into place. Let dry. Sand the edge of the battle ax blade to smooth and give it the feel of a blade. Stain the entire piec
