Terminology of Polish-Lithuanian arms

awdaniec666 · 11th July 2024, 10:09 PM

Error correction for Czekan:
Toporek is not a synonym. Toporeks had more massive axe heads and were more focussed on force, whereas Czekans were probably intended to achieve a cutting effect. Below are two examples of typical Polish Czekans according to the consensus. The one with a handle is attributed to Sobieski, the one without a handle is stylistically identical but from an auction. But other forms were also common, also with hammer. For example, Hungarian "Fokos" were probably used a lot. Much rarer than Polish sabres, but somehow not so sought after by the average collector at the moment. Unfortunately, this is a topic that has received little academic attention. Recently I found sources in which the terms Nadziak and Czekan were used synonymously - what can one say. You want to hold on to knowledge and some time later you come across new findings. A general editing function for your own posts in this forum would be useful

Jacenty · 18th July 2024, 10:19 AM

What would you call this sabre?
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Polish-Lithuanian?
Polish-Hungarian?
Hussars?

11th July 2024, 10:09 PM	#1
awdaniec666 Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Northern Germany Posts: 149	Error correction for Czekan: Toporek is not a synonym. Toporeks had more massive axe heads and were more focussed on force, whereas Czekans were probably intended to achieve a cutting effect. Below are two examples of typical Polish Czekans according to the consensus. The one with a handle is attributed to Sobieski, the one without a handle is stylistically identical but from an auction. But other forms were also common, also with hammer. For example, Hungarian "Fokos" were probably used a lot. Much rarer than Polish sabres, but somehow not so sought after by the average collector at the moment. Unfortunately, this is a topic that has received little academic attention. Recently I found sources in which the terms Nadziak and Czekan were used synonymously - what can one say. You want to hold on to knowledge and some time later you come across new findings. A general editing function for your own posts in this forum would be useful Attached Images

18th July 2024, 10:19 AM	#2
Jacenty Member Join Date: Jul 2024 Location: Poland, EU Posts: 8	What would you call this sabre? Polish-Lithuanian? Polish-Hungarian? Hussars?