The Lucerne hammer is a type of Europeanpolearm which was popular in Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries. The name comes from a discovery of many of these weapons in Lucerne, Switzerland. The 'hammer' was actually a three to four pronged head mounted atop a 7 foot long pole. It bore a long spike on its reverse, and an even longer spike extending from the very top. It proved effective at puncturing or smashing armor, and much like a man catcher was used for dismounting riders. This article is about the continent. ... A pole weapon or polearm is a close combat weapon with the main fighting part of the weapon placed on the end of a long shaft, typically of wood. ... Alternative meanings: vehicle armour, Armor (novel) A hoplite wearing a helmet, a breastplate and greaves (and nothing else). ... A man catcher is an odd type of pole weapon which was used in Europe as late as the 18th century. ...
Hammer connoisseurs, however, may take pleasure in the knowlege that those who misuse the hammer often hit their thumbs when trying to pound in a nail.
Hammers are the end result of the combination of many diverse genetic materials, mainly that of trees and metallic deposits.
His hammer of choice, therefore, is a carpenter's hammer, for availability and practical eye-gouging, although he will not pass up a Lucernehammer if he finds one.
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