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eftihis 4th August 2006 06:59 AM
unknown axe???
 
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Another strange item... It certainly looks like an axe, but could be some sort of tool also? The edges are sharp and is a heavy blade made for use...

Yannis 4th August 2006 07:49 AM
It is amazing what the tourists leave behind in Crete! :D :D :D

Henk 4th August 2006 08:22 AM
Take a look at this thread. Might give an answer.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=841

Battara 4th August 2006 09:38 PM
I believe in Stone's it is called a kudjing (?).

I'm guessing Indonesian in any case.

Berkley 5th August 2006 04:16 AM
Stone calls it a kudi tranchang:
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A very peculiar sword [said with great understatement :)] formerly used in Java and other Malayan countries. Raffles says it was given up in Java in the 18th century.... Similar arms were used quite recently in Madura.... Fig. 494.
The first two shown in Fig. 494. look quite similar to the one shown above. They are identified as "A carpenter's tool, Madura" and simply "Madura".

Berkley 5th August 2006 04:33 AM
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Fig. 494. from Stone. He observes that "They vary so much in shape that it is difficult to see their relationship."


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