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Forum: European Armoury 15th February 2013, 11:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 23,706
Posted By CutlassCollector
Thanks gentlemen. I think this axe remains in...

Thanks gentlemen.
I think this axe remains in the 'not sure' locker for now.

Although Gilkerson covers the 'standard' Scandinavian, British, French and US patterns he also reminds us that...
Forum: European Armoury 13th February 2013, 10:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 23,706
Posted By CutlassCollector
Langets

Thanks guys, always good to get your input. Mark, you are right about boarding axes - don't see one for months and then several come along. Although I'm beginning to wish I'd stuck to cutlasses! ...
Forum: European Armoury 12th February 2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 23,706
Posted By CutlassCollector
Boarding Axe or Fire Axe

Gentlemen,

I thought this axe was definitely a French Boarding Axe but now I'm not so sure. Your opinions would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Forum: European Armoury 6th February 2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,952
Posted By CutlassCollector
Thanks M. The Asian connection is a good theory...

Thanks M. The Asian connection is a good theory which I had not considered. I originally thought early American or European. It was heavily rusted and I treated it with de-corroder fluid which...
Forum: European Armoury 4th February 2013, 05:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,952
Posted By CutlassCollector
Hi fernando, Yep, it was a macro shot, had...

Hi fernando,

Yep, it was a macro shot, had problem with file upload too big so cropped it. Hope this one is better. Bear in mind mark is not very clear anyway.
CC.
Forum: European Armoury 4th February 2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,952
Posted By CutlassCollector
Blade mark for identification.

Hi,

Can anyone help with the mark on this cutlass blade or even suggest a country of origin. It appears to be a plant or a tree or even perhaps bamboo. The handle is also unusual and incorporates...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd February 2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,915
Posted By CutlassCollector
Excellent pictures Kronckew and I think I agree...

Excellent pictures Kronckew and I think I agree with you that the French have the edge when it comes to the elegance factor.
I know it's not a hundred percent conclusive but until anyone says...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd February 2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,915
Posted By CutlassCollector
Thanks for your input guys. You make some good...

Thanks for your input guys.
You make some good points. I think you are right about the blacksmith construction as the lines are a little rudimentary. As for the patina it is fairly even over the...
Forum: European Armoury 1st February 2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,915
Posted By CutlassCollector
Axe for identification

Hi all, I'm new here but have been reading the posts and learning a lot from them for a few months now.
Can anyone help with this axe. I'm putting it in the European section but I'm not sure...
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