(40 ft). Even if the edge of the blade were not to strike the target, the weight of the iron head could cause injury. The francisca also had a psychological effect, in that, on the throwing of the francisca, the enemy might turn and run in the fear that another volley was coming. Some sources, strangely, describe the Francisca as both the "main weapons" of the Frankish infantry around the time of Clovis. These sources also describe the Francisca as being a fierce melee weapon. See also Anglo-Saxon warfare Axe Battle axe Hurlbat Nzappa zap Tomahawk References Further reading Gamble, James Douglas (2002). Axes of War and Power. Tanro Company. . External links An informative page about axe throwing, by Norbert C. Maier Regia Anglorum page on Germanic battle axes Francia Germanic weapons Medieval blade weapons Throwing axes Archaeological terminology (Germanic)