Pirate Bullova Axe?

CutlassCollector · 27th August 2017, 02:37 PM

Hi,

This axe lives in a museum and is marked as a boarding axe of unknown origin which is fair enough considering the langets, a lanyard ring and a belt hook.
My knowledge of axes from India is hazy to say the least but this looks a bit like some I have seen.
Can any one identify it by the blade shape?
Does the handle decoration suggests any region?
I'm wondering whether it is an ethnic axe modified for naval use or forged as one of a kind.
It is 29.5 inches (75cm) long and the blade is 12 inches (30cm) long and very sharp.

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27th August 2017, 02:37 PM	#1
CutlassCollector Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Scotland Posts: 330	Pirate Bullova Axe? Hi, This axe lives in a museum and is marked as a boarding axe of unknown origin which is fair enough considering the langets, a lanyard ring and a belt hook. My knowledge of axes from India is hazy to say the least but this looks a bit like some I have seen. Can any one identify it by the blade shape? Does the handle decoration suggests any region? I'm wondering whether it is an ethnic axe modified for naval use or forged as one of a kind. It is 29.5 inches (75cm) long and the blade is 12 inches (30cm) long and very sharp. CC Attached Images