MEDIEVAL RUSSIAN ARMOR

Chekan a form of military hammer and pick combined. The military hammer, which varied in appearance and sharpness on the side of the butt, was called the chekan or klevets. The chekan was attached at the end of the handle. There were chekani with a concealed dagger that could be unscrewed. The chekan served not only as a weapon, but also it was distinctive and suitable as a military symbol.