An axe ... what type ?

Pukka Bundook · 3rd January 2016, 04:17 PM

Yes, a type of Broad axe, for smoothing timber.

Very nice shape to it, and differing markedly from the usual broad-axe form, but the flat side gives it away as such.
I never feel disappointed when a 'weapon' turns out as a tool as to me, the history can be very much as interesting either way!
Also, one can guarantee most tools Were used, whereas with weapons, many never really were. :-)

Congrats on a nice find!

Richard.

3rd January 2016, 04:17 PM	#15
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Yes, a type of Broad axe, for smoothing timber. Very nice shape to it, and differing markedly from the usual broad-axe form, but the flat side gives it away as such. I never feel disappointed when a 'weapon' turns out as a tool as to me, the history can be very much as interesting either way! Also, one can guarantee most tools Were used, whereas with weapons, many never really were. :-) Congrats on a nice find! Richard.