Board Thread:Skyrim/@comment-108.42.14.130-20130505011536/@comment-10207438-20130623194746

the thinner the blade the sharper it is, however with the influence of the skyforge it can become thinner while staying as durable as it's thicker counterpart

Warhammers and maces however are solid blocks, which means they would have to be cast in a mold, blades however are folded in the heat, which gives them their sharpness and durability.