Hi Cornelistromp,
still an interesting object in its own right.

It is always disappointing to find a piece which you believe is a weapon ...then to find out it is something else
I have done this myself ....... a number of times
....here's one ...which others had a little fun with
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=asparagus
All the best
Kind Regards David