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Ron Anderson · 23rd August 2010, 03:32 AM

Hi Tim

I'm a new member.

I have one of these, but without the decoration. And of course, spherical, not oval-headed.

I agree it is unlikely that anyone would have gone to this length on an ordinary weapon. It must be a show piece.

I'm not sure this would have made an entirely balanced club, in practical terms. The hafts of these are not particularly sturdy and the stone head on this one seems overly large.

If I'm not mistaken these stone heads are not cut into the round shape. Appropriate stones have to be found, which can't be easy, especially as they had to be flat too.

23rd August 2010, 03:32 AM	#3
Ron Anderson Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 228	Hi Tim I'm a new member. I have one of these, but without the decoration. And of course, spherical, not oval-headed. I agree it is unlikely that anyone would have gone to this length on an ordinary weapon. It must be a show piece. I'm not sure this would have made an entirely balanced club, in practical terms. The hafts of these are not particularly sturdy and the stone head on this one seems overly large. If I'm not mistaken these stone heads are not cut into the round shape. Appropriate stones have to be found, which can't be easy, especially as they had to be flat too.