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2nd November 2011, 03:01 PM | #1 |
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A peaceful axe with a martial shape ... for perusal
How many of you guys are familiar with this type of axe?
Where does its form come from? Could it be taken for an early weapon, with a most elegant shape ... Viking? Bets on what this could be, are accepted ... those who already know, don't mention it; just stay acomplice . |
2nd November 2011, 05:38 PM | #2 |
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Hi Fernando. That is a very nice piece. My guess is Danish? Rick.
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2nd November 2011, 07:38 PM | #3 |
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13th November 2011, 09:28 PM | #6 |
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Hi Ibrahiim,
I can't manage to open the link you provide but, the one and only use for these fascinating axes was and is the "taking" (harvesting) of cork barks. Certainly other goods besides Yew wood and Port whine were loaded in those shipments . Says the legend that Robin Hood's bows were made with Portuguese "Teixo" (Yew). Possibly the shipment of this wood has no further sense, as Robin Wood is long gone and so are English long bow men. But Port still abounds and still is a most required weapon . |
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