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Lee · 2nd January 2016, 12:15 PM

It is somewhat reminiscent of a French coupe marc or 'vineyard' axe which is a tool for clearing up what is left in a wine or cider press. Those often cross into the antique arms market as 'executioner's axes.'

2nd January 2016, 12:15 PM	#7
Lee EAAF Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 932	It is somewhat reminiscent of a French coupe marc or 'vineyard' axe which is a tool for clearing up what is left in a wine or cider press. Those often cross into the antique arms market as 'executioner's axes.'