Though not commonly associated with the Khazad, it appears bows were utilized by them as well. However, if used carefully enough, it was a powerful weapon in the hands of a Dwarf. The Dwarven hammer was very heavy and required two hands to wield. Dwarven hammers were composed of long wooden shaft that was attached to a large metal head, usually brick-like in shape. Though they were mainly used in smithing, dwarves also wielded hammers that were specifically made for battle. The hammer was another favoured weapon of the Dwarves. Their skill with them appears to have been well-known, for in most instances where they are mentioned, their mattocks are named as well. The war-pick was the favored weapon of the Dwarves of the Iron Hills. The warriors of the Iron Hills carried a broad shortsword as a sidearm. Yet, certain famous Dwarven figures have wielded this weapon to great effect. Dwarf swords that did exist were thick and stocky. The Dwarven sword is less commonly wielded than the axe, namely due to their overall height a long sword is impractical and a shorter short would be by Man and Elf standards, a dagger. Being a weapon that is hard to control, the axe takes great skill to master, which shows the skill and temperament the Dwarves have in warfare. The idea of the use of the axe is to drive forward while attacking therefore, it is not good in defense.
Used extensively throughout the wars fought by Dwarves, the axe probably came into use by the time Khazad-dûm was founded, somewhere in the Ages of Stars. The Dwarven axe is the most famous and likely the most common weapon for any Dwarf soldier. The list of common Dwarven weaponry was extensive, and from their very origin each type, including bows, swords, axes, and mattocks, have retained a unique Dwarven identity and respect among other cultures. This skill came from the Vala Aulë the Smith, who crafted the Dwarves at the beginning of Arda. Throughout their existence, the so-called Naugrim, or Dwarves, were experts at making and using various weaponry, with no equal.
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