unknown axe???

eftihis · 4th August 2006, 07:59 AM

Another strange item... It certainly looks like an axe, but could be some sort of tool also? The edges are sharp and is a heavy blade made for use...

Yannis · 4th August 2006, 08:49 AM

It is amazing what the tourists leave behind in Crete!

Henk · 4th August 2006, 09:22 AM

Take a look at this thread. Might give an answer.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=841

Battara · 4th August 2006, 10:38 PM

I believe in Stone's it is called a kudjing (?).

I'm guessing Indonesian in any case.

Berkley · 5th August 2006, 05:16 AM

Stone calls it a kudi tranchang:

Quote:

A very peculiar sword [said with great understatement

] formerly used in Java and other Malayan countries. Raffles says it was given up in Java in the 18th century.... Similar arms were used quite recently in Madura.... Fig. 494.

The first two shown in Fig. 494. look quite similar to the one shown above. They are identified as "A carpenter's tool, Madura" and simply "Madura".

Berkley · 5th August 2006, 05:33 AM

Fig. 494. from Stone. He observes that "They vary so much in shape that it is difficult to see their relationship."

4th August 2006, 07:59 AM	#1
eftihis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chania Crete Greece Posts: 507	unknown axe??? Another strange item... It certainly looks like an axe, but could be some sort of tool also? The edges are sharp and is a heavy blade made for use... Attached Images

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Berkley Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, Texas USA Posts: 257	Fig. 494. from Stone. He observes that "They vary so much in shape that it is difficult to see their relationship." Attached Images

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Yannis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 479	It is amazing what the tourists leave behind in Crete!

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Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Take a look at this thread. Might give an answer. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=841

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Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,229	I believe in Stone's it is called a kudjing (?). I'm guessing Indonesian in any case.