A war hammer (French: martel-de-fer, "iron hammer") is a weapon that was used by both foot soldiers and cavalry. It is a very ancient weapon and gave its name, owing to its constant use, to Judah Maccabee, a 2nd-century BC Jewish rebel, and to Charles Martel, one of the rulers of France.

Did Vikings use Warhammers?

Some modern fantasy sources suggest that Vikings used war hammers in battle, perhaps inspired by Þór's hammer, Mjöllnir. Evidence for the use of hammers as weapons in the Viking age is negligible. ... To be struck with something other than a weapon was an insult and a humiliation in Viking society.

Did 2 handed Warhammers exist?

The massive two handed weapons serve no real purpose when you think about it. While they might have the weight to knock a man down, the swinging action on such a weapon means that it would be unwieldy in a coordinated line of battle, relatively easily avoided, and just in general ineffective.