{"product_id":"medieval-spiked-mace-29","title":"Medieval Spiked Mace- 29\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedieval Spiked Mace – 29\" Wooden Shaft with Stainless Steel Spikes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a distinctive medieval mace to your collection with this 29-inch design from Battling Blades. Featuring a wooden shaft, a black cylindrical head, and rows of stainless steel spikes, this spiked mace brings together contrasting materials and a recognizable historical silhouette. The exposed wood grain gives the shaft a warm appearance, while the black head and bright metal points draw attention to the mace’s defining feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the spiked clubs and shafted weapons associated with medieval Europe, this piece offers collectors another side of historical weapon design. Its elongated head, straight wooden shaft, and wrapped handle create a different visual presence alongside swords, axes, and shields. Whether displayed individually or incorporated into a larger collection, it adds shape, texture, and variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall length is \u003cstrong\u003e29 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the dimensions straightforward to consider when planning your display. A black wrapped grip complements the head, and an attached wrist cord completes the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel spikes define the design.\u003c\/strong\u003e Arranged around the black cylindrical head, the spikes create the pronounced outline associated with a spiked mace or medieval war club. Their bright finish contrasts with the dark surface beneath them, highlighting the individual points and the length of the head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wooden shaft forms a continuous visual connection between the head and handle. Its visible grain contrasts with the regular arrangement of the spikes and the overlapping pattern of the grip wrapping. These details give the piece interest both as a complete display and when viewed closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the base, the black wrapped handle introduces another texture. A small exposed wooden end and black wrist cord finish the design without elaborate ornamentation, keeping attention on the wood, dark head, and stainless steel spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29 inches \/ approximately 73.7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedieval-inspired spiked mace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpike material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack cylindrical head with projecting spikes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack wrapped handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdditional detail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttached wrist cord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead mounted directly on the shaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe history of the medieval mace begins with a much older weapon tradition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clubs and maces appeared long before the Middle Ages, with historical examples incorporating stone or metal heads and wooden or metal shafts. Across different periods and regions, makers developed rounded heads, projecting knobs, and flanges. The medieval mace belongs to this wider history of weapons built around a shaft and a substantial head. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mace_%28bludgeon%29\"\u003eHistorical overview of maces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the later Middle Ages, the mace had a place alongside other military arms. The Metropolitan Museum of Art describes a surviving late-15th-century steel mace as a horseman’s weapon carried together with a sword or other equipment. Its short head has triangular flanges, representing a Western European style found from approximately the middle of the 15th century into the early 16th century. This surviving example illustrates how a battle mace could have a carefully developed form of its own. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/33836\"\u003eThe Met’s late-medieval mace\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiked clubs followed a related tradition. The \u003cstrong\u003emorning star weapon\u003c\/strong\u003e, known in German as the \u003cem\u003eMorgenstern\u003c\/em\u003e, is associated with a spiked head attached to a shaft. Historical examples varied considerably in size and construction, and many surviving versions have long wooden shafts. The Royal Armouries also catalogs a 16th-century weapon called a “holy water sprinkler,” identified as a morning star. These historical forms provide context for the projecting spikes and wooden shaft seen in modern medieval-inspired designs. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Morning_star_%28weapon%29\"\u003eMorning star history\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/royalarmouries.org\/collection\/object\/object-31359\"\u003eRoyal Armouries collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 29-inch model interprets that spiked-club appearance through its cylindrical black head, stainless steel spikes, exposed wooden shaft, and wrapped grip. Its appeal lies in bringing those recognizable features together in a modern collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding the different mace styles adds context to a collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e A flanged mace has raised ribs or plates projecting from its head. A spiked mace has individual points. “Morning star mace” is a related term collectors encounter when exploring historical spiked weapons, although surviving examples differ in their proportions and construction. This product’s elongated head gives it the appearance of a spiked war club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flail has a different arrangement: its striking component is connected to the handle through a flexible connection, commonly a chain. This mace has its head mounted directly on the wooden shaft. That distinction is useful when comparing a mace, morning star, and flail. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Morning_star_%28weapon%29\"\u003eMorning star and flail terminology\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors building a broader display of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/battlingblades.com\/collections\/medieval-weapons\"\u003emedieval weapons\u003c\/a\u003e, this piece introduces a prominent spiked silhouette. Pair it visually with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/battlingblades.com\/collections\/medieval-swords\"\u003emedieval swords\u003c\/a\u003e, or include it in an arrangement with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/battlingblades.com\/collections\/axes\"\u003eaxes\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/battlingblades.com\/collections\/shield\"\u003eshields\u003c\/a\u003e. The combination can show the variety of forms associated with historical arms while giving each piece its own place in the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor someone comparing a medieval mace for sale, the defining details here are clear: a 29-inch overall length, stainless steel spikes, a wooden shaft, a black wrapped grip, and an attached wrist cord. Together, they create a distinctive addition for collectors interested in medieval styling and the history of shafted weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is this medieval mace?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe overall length is 29 inches, equivalent to approximately 73.7 centimeters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the spikes made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe spikes are stainless steel. They project from the black cylindrical head and provide the bright metal contrast visible in the product photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this mace have a wooden handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a wooden shaft with a black wrapped grip at the handle end. A wrist cord is attached at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of mace weapon is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a medieval-style spiked mace with an elongated cylindrical head. Its projecting points and wooden shaft also give it the appearance of a medieval war club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an antique or a modern design?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a modern, medieval-inspired design. The historical background describes the weapon traditions associated with its appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different from the other pieces in a sword collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cylindrical head and rows of spikes introduce a different outline from a sword blade or axe head. Its combination of exposed wood, black wrapping, and bright stainless steel points adds visual variety to a historical weapons display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Battling Blades","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47236917788844,"sku":"3000050002","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2234\/4067\/files\/spiked-mace-full-view.jpg?v=1789657616","url":"https:\/\/battlingblades.com\/products\/medieval-spiked-mace-29","provider":"Battling Blades","version":"1.0","type":"link"}