axes in Madagascar

[kronckew]

Originally Posted by Saracen

It doesn't seem like an axe to me either.
This photo shows that the working part is wooden.
But in his right hand he has an axe according to its functionality.

Right hand: That's a Mak, an SEA agricultural tool. he's using the unsharpened edge to hammer with. (Or he's cutting Upwards)


Like mine: Also a temple fresco showing them used as a military weapon.

note: the cutting edge is not where you would expect It's the lower (concave) edge on mine and similar items. The upper edge is a broad flat spine.

[Saracen]

Originally Posted by kronckew

that's a mak, an SEA agricultural tool...
note: the cutting edge is not where you would expect

Thank you, kronckew

[kronckew]

Some background info which y'all probably know already...



Historic Axe construction video by Matt Easton, who is a HEMA instructor and also sells historic antique edged weapons.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7s3G0o4XD8


Also includes comments on non-European 'ethnic' axe construction.