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Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 5th February 2012, 05:36 PM

Salaams all ~ Axe Point swept forward... in the form of a throwing axe... This is, I suggest, a Francesca (Frank) throwing axe style ... If its not an original German 7th century weapon its a copy later say 15th or 16th C. This type of axe was copied by various warring factions but started with The Franks apparently. See wiki encyclopaedia for definition of "Francesca throwing axe". See Thread "A group of axes" by M Eley and at #17 a quote from wiki encyclopaedia for reference.

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

5th February 2012, 05:36 PM	#6
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Salaams all ~ Axe Point swept forward... in the form of a throwing axe... This is, I suggest, a Francesca (Frank) throwing axe style ... If its not an original German 7th century weapon its a copy later say 15th or 16th C. This type of axe was copied by various warring factions but started with The Franks apparently. See wiki encyclopaedia for definition of "Francesca throwing axe". See Thread "A group of axes" by M Eley and at #17 a quote from wiki encyclopaedia for reference. Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi.