{"product_id":"frank-thrower-seconds","title":"Frank Thrower - Seconds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item is in clearance due to a fault it the blade (see pictures) Still comes complete with it's sheath, but this one is destined for display.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note we cannot accept returns on Clearance items\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly known as the Francisca axe, it was the characteristic weapon of choice of the Franks in the Early Middle Ages. Historians suggest that Franks often threw their axes with the purpose of breaking shields and disrupting the enemy line before using it in hand-to-hand combat. The Francisca axe when thrown also caused a psychological effect, in that the enemy might turn and run in the fear that another volley was coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Frank has a blackened forged head with polished blade edges, with the Raven Forge logo stamped on the shoulder of the head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate specifications as follows:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdge: Sharp\u003cbr\u003eLength: 47cm\u003cbr\u003eBlade width: 21cm\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 13cm\u003cbr\u003eGrip length: 43.5cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 800g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: English ash haft, high carbon steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou must be over 18 to buy this product or view this website. With these being high carbon steel, please keep dry when not in use and regularly oil with a food safe oil to keep in great condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vantage International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57019389247874,"sku":"CL033","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0169\/1130\/2710\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-11-05at15.57.04_2.jpg?v=1793956775","url":"https:\/\/ravenforge.com\/products\/frank-thrower-seconds","provider":"Raven Forge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}