Is this an old axe? Advice appreciated.

manokent · 10th November 2010, 12:03 PM

Hi, This is my first post since joining this forum although I have spent many hours reading - lurking!
I bought this chopper in a boxed lot at auction last week although it was only this item that caught my eye. I remembered seeing similar items on this forum and in auction catalogues. However the others are cut from a sheet of steel whereas this is hollow cast and welded to the blade. I now dont think that this would have made a viable tool made in this fashion. My question - is this an old piece or have I bought a modern made "antique". Any comments would be appreciated. It won't be my first mistake or my last!

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Thanks in advance,
Mark.

Atlantia · 10th November 2010, 02:37 PM

Hi Manokent,
Welcome to the forums. Your picture is below.

Atlantia · 10th November 2010, 06:16 PM

Hi Manokent,

So, to continue.....
You're axe is absolutely beautiful!
My first thought was Scandanavian because of the ironwork, but of course the Fox is a common image here in England. So I'm now thinking early 20th century. Is it welded or forged? Whats the size/weight?
I doubt that it's a weapon, but I do think its a fantastic thing.
Regards
Gene

David · 10th November 2010, 06:42 PM

I agree with Gene that this is an awesome item, even regardless of age. It certainly would have attracted my eye. I also agree that it isn't a weapon and probably was made more as an art piece than for practical purposes. Is the edge sharp?
Welcome to the forums BTW.

Rick · 10th November 2010, 06:58 PM

If small; Sugar cutter ?

fernando · 10th November 2010, 07:18 PM

Welcome, Mark.
... a herb cutter?

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10th November 2010, 12:03 PM	#1
manokent Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 11	Is this an old axe? Advice appreciated. Hi, This is my first post since joining this forum although I have spent many hours reading - lurking! I bought this chopper in a boxed lot at auction last week although it was only this item that caught my eye. I remembered seeing similar items on this forum and in auction catalogues. However the others are cut from a sheet of steel whereas this is hollow cast and welded to the blade. I now dont think that this would have made a viable tool made in this fashion. My question - is this an old piece or have I bought a modern made "antique". Any comments would be appreciated. It won't be my first mistake or my last! . Thanks in advance, Mark.

10th November 2010, 02:37 PM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Hi Manokent, Welcome to the forums. Your picture is below. Attached Images Last edited by Atlantia; 10th November 2010 at 06:16 PM.

10th November 2010, 06:58 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,288	First Guess If small; Sugar cutter ?

10th November 2010, 07:18 PM	#6
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Welcome, Mark. ... a herb cutter? . Attached Images

10th November 2010, 06:16 PM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Hi Manokent, So, to continue..... You're axe is absolutely beautiful! My first thought was Scandanavian because of the ironwork, but of course the Fox is a common image here in England. So I'm now thinking early 20th century. Is it welded or forged? Whats the size/weight? I doubt that it's a weapon, but I do think its a fantastic thing. Regards Gene

10th November 2010, 06:42 PM	#4
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,103	I agree with Gene that this is an awesome item, even regardless of age. It certainly would have attracted my eye. I also agree that it isn't a weapon and probably was made more as an art piece than for practical purposes. Is the edge sharp? Welcome to the forums BTW.