Help identify this piece

colin henshaw · 23rd July 2026, 02:53 PM

Interesting piece, I like the somewhat primitive, blacksmith-made look. Given the chisel edge, heavy blade and thick spine, it was probably intended as a specialist tool rather than a weapon. For downward chopping cuts through thick material that were required to produce a vertical edge on one side.

The best I can think of is a knife for thatching. Looking over the internet here are some examples of thatching knives.

23rd July 2026, 02:53 PM	#14
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,435	Interesting piece, I like the somewhat primitive, blacksmith-made look. Given the chisel edge, heavy blade and thick spine, it was probably intended as a specialist tool rather than a weapon. For downward chopping cuts through thick material that were required to produce a vertical edge on one side. The best I can think of is a knife for thatching. Looking over the internet here are some examples of thatching knives. Attached Images