Help identifying axe

RSWORD · 27th May 2025, 11:37 PM

I picked up this axe in a group lot. Seems old and European so hoping to narrow it down a bit more with some expert help in this section of the forum. Thanks!

kronckew · 31st May 2025, 09:45 AM

That bend of the haft is very Scandawegian. Probably Norwegian.

CutlassCollector · 31st May 2025, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kronckew

That bend of the haft is very Scandawegian. Probably Norwegian.

Yes, I see what you mean about the shaft, if original, but perhaps the head is on in reverse. The curve was used to assist a cutting action after the blow, so the curve puts the blade forward not tucks it in.

My understanding is that the T shaped head was used in many places and the form dates back to the middle ages.

kronckew · 31st May 2025, 04:09 PM

See https://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13234

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