me, a spammer?
i'm just trying to get more life into here.
and your probably right about the hammer. I was taking formation into account. wich i shouldn't have..

but i don't think there's a lot of material-defense against a hammer, or 2-h-axe. both have a lot of mass- with a lot of downward power. i think thebest defense would be: don't get hit, or your screwed.

but i guess this is pointless because all weapons are effective in theri own way:
-falcata's aren't as damaging as a hammer. but are more versatile/faster
-shortsword will do the least damage but are the fastest/cheapest and much easier in use
-hammers and axes..just to heavy to stop with any armor
-pikes: sheer mass for force...completly useless outside formation
-spear: less powerfull than pike but easier to use. even outside formation.
-stick: ..never mind.