Pirate's Axe

[CutlassCollector]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

i even have the axe to prove it (under the equally old mace )

[thinreadline]

Originally Posted by kronckew

i even have the axe to prove it (under the equally old mace )

ha ha !