Pirate's Axe

Victrix · 13th October 2017, 10:56 PM

I know this is a long shot but here we have a 17/18thC Hungarian flail. The wooden haft is decorated, and it has an interesting clip attached. Vague similarities with the “pirate’s axe.”

CutlassCollector · 15th October 2017, 07:24 PM

Hi Victrix,

Thanks for your input. Interesting flail and I'm not sure either what that hook is for. It does not seem to work well as a belt hook.
As for the axe blade - I think that will remain a mystery. Scandinavian or E. European are just as likely as each other. I favour the Scandinavian, only because of the greater sea going heritage.

Regards, CC

kronckew · 15th October 2017, 07:34 PM

it may be to hang the weight from to keep it from flailing about (da debble made me say that

) while you hang it from a proper belt hook on your belt thru the steel ring. or maybe it got turned around the wrong way.

thinreadline · 17th October 2017, 08:02 PM

I like this weapon very much however I tend to agree with those who suggest that the shaft was added much later . To me it is inconceivable that the axe head could become so pitted and the shaft remain so perfect .

kronckew · 17th October 2017, 09:53 PM

i tell people i have a bronze age axe that is so old, the haft has been replaced five times and the head three.

thinreadline · 17th October 2017, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kronckew

i tell people i have a bronze age axe that is so old, the haft has been replaced five times and the head three.

very good ! that is a great variant on the old broom joke

kronckew · 18th October 2017, 09:01 AM

i even have the axe to prove it

(under the equally old mace

)

13th October 2017, 10:56 PM	#1
Victrix Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sweden Posts: 755	I know this is a long shot but here we have a 17/18thC Hungarian flail. The wooden haft is decorated, and it has an interesting clip attached. Vague similarities with the “pirate’s axe.” Attached Images

18th October 2017, 09:01 AM	#7
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,224	i even have the axe to prove it (under the equally old mace ) Attached Images

15th October 2017, 07:24 PM	#2
CutlassCollector Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Scotland Posts: 355	Hi Victrix, Thanks for your input. Interesting flail and I'm not sure either what that hook is for. It does not seem to work well as a belt hook. As for the axe blade - I think that will remain a mystery. Scandinavian or E. European are just as likely as each other. I favour the Scandinavian, only because of the greater sea going heritage. Regards, CC

15th October 2017, 07:34 PM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,224	it may be to hang the weight from to keep it from flailing about (da debble made me say that ) while you hang it from a proper belt hook on your belt thru the steel ring. or maybe it got turned around the wrong way.

17th October 2017, 08:02 PM	#4
thinreadline Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,204	I like this weapon very much however I tend to agree with those who suggest that the shaft was added much later . To me it is inconceivable that the axe head could become so pitted and the shaft remain so perfect .

17th October 2017, 09:53 PM	#5
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,224	i tell people i have a bronze age axe that is so old, the haft has been replaced five times and the head three.