Interesting Axe-Type

Victrix · 14th November 2024, 08:21 PM

Looks like Hungarian fokos. They originate from shepherd’s axes, perhaps with avar origins. See: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shepherd%27s_axe

With their wooden handle they may not look too dangerous but I watched some awesome videos with Hungarians fencing with a sabre in one hand and fokos in the other, moving in a constant swirling motion. The fokos was used to divert the opponents cuts and hook the blade. It looked fierce! Sadly I didn’t manage to find the video again.

14th November 2024, 08:21 PM	#3
Victrix Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sweden Posts: 713	Looks like Hungarian fokos. They originate from shepherd’s axes, perhaps with avar origins. See: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shepherd%27s_axe With their wooden handle they may not look too dangerous but I watched some awesome videos with Hungarians fencing with a sabre in one hand and fokos in the other, moving in a constant swirling motion. The fokos was used to divert the opponents cuts and hook the blade. It looked fierce! Sadly I didn’t manage to find the video again. Attached Images