Cold Steel Pole Axe

With superior reach and force the Pole Axe represented the great equalizer between the common foot soldier and the terrifying juggernaut that was the Knight on horseback on the medieval battlefield. The same attributes that made the Pole Axe so renowned on the battlefields of old still ring true today. Through many years of experimenting and cross-training with axes, glaives, halberds and staves from all over the world and a multitude of martial cultures, Lynn C Thompson discovered the awesome potential of the Pole Arm. The Pole Axe has long remained dear to Lynn’s heart, so he decided to unveil his own modern interpretation! Cold Steel’s Pole Axe is expertly drop forged from 1055 carbon steel. The sharp axe blade and dense hammer head are differentially heat treated, leaving the ends of the pole axe hard, and the body a little softer to absorb shock and impact. Our tough American made Ash handles are further strengthened with black steel langettes.