A possible medieval axe with markings

Marcus den toom · 8th March 2016, 02:30 PM

This axe has found its way into my collection. It has 6 markings on it resembling a star pattern with a + in de the middle. This is done in the Gothic trefoil manner. The blade is slightly curved and the top has a hook like structure.
The haft is modern made, by me, but should portray the correct look?

Guns are more my area so i must admit that this axe is a total mystery

The blade measures 31 cm long by 11 at the bottom and 14 at the top. The reconstructed haft is of pearwood and 86cm long.

Does anyone know more about this type of axe?

http://vikingsword.com/vb/showthread...ight=Matchlock

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ht=foot+combat

kronckew · 8th March 2016, 03:45 PM

looks like the blade is offset & right handed, like a hewing axe (see your ref. link no. 1.) used for squaring beams and timbers.

broadaxe · 8th March 2016, 07:51 PM

Appears to be a very early doloire, possibly late medieval.
Haft should be much shorter, about half that size.

8th March 2016, 02:30 PM	#1
Marcus den toom Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 525	A possible medieval axe with markings This axe has found its way into my collection. It has 6 markings on it resembling a star pattern with a + in de the middle. This is done in the Gothic trefoil manner. The blade is slightly curved and the top has a hook like structure. The haft is modern made, by me, but should portray the correct look? Guns are more my area so i must admit that this axe is a total mystery The blade measures 31 cm long by 11 at the bottom and 14 at the top. The reconstructed haft is of pearwood and 86cm long. Does anyone know more about this type of axe? http://vikingsword.com/vb/showthread...ight=Matchlock http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ht=foot+combat Attached Images

8th March 2016, 03:45 PM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,178	looks like the blade is offset & right handed, like a hewing axe (see your ref. link no. 1.) used for squaring beams and timbers.

8th March 2016, 07:51 PM	#3
broadaxe Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 332	Appears to be a very early doloire, possibly late medieval. Haft should be much shorter, about half that size.