Helmet tests, part 5 Bascinet vs. axe, mace, hammer, flail (plus poleaxe fail)

This is a tough, well made 2. 22. 5 mm (1314 gauge) thick bascinet with 1. 6 mm (16 gauge) visor. It s quite heavy and impervious to swords. The singlehanded axe can dent it but it s basically just cosmetic damage. Even the hammer spike can t penetrate it. The weapons used: Knightly riding sword by Arms Armor Italian mace by Windlass