African axe

Tim Simmons · 25th June 2006, 10:27 AM

The second axe that Paul post I like in particular, the way the blade and the back of the halft form a circle. Simple but so clever and "tres moderne" like Suprematist design in the 1920s.

pmacleman · 25th June 2006, 10:54 AM

The first shows definite signs in terms of an old bevelled edge of being a sharp useful weapon. The blade is about 30cm tip to tip.

The other shows no obvious signs of being a 'real' weapon having no bevel. The blade on this one is only about 15cm. The two colour wire binding is not done justice by the photo - it is truly spectacular.

Both blades are quite pitted and have a nice patina.

Paul

25th June 2006, 10:54 AM	#2
pmacleman Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 17	axes The first shows definite signs in terms of an old bevelled edge of being a sharp useful weapon. The blade is about 30cm tip to tip. The other shows no obvious signs of being a 'real' weapon having no bevel. The blade on this one is only about 15cm. The two colour wire binding is not done justice by the photo - it is truly spectacular. Both blades are quite pitted and have a nice patina. Paul Last edited by pmacleman; 25th June 2006 at 11:44 AM. Reason: typo

25th June 2006, 10:27 AM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,854	The second axe that Paul post I like in particular, the way the blade and the back of the halft form a circle. Simple but so clever and "tres moderne" like Suprematist design in the 1920s.