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RSWORD 27th May 2025 11:37 PM
Help identifying axe
 
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I picked up this axe in a group lot. Seems old and European so hoping to narrow it down a bit more with some expert help in this section of the forum. Thanks!

kronckew 31st May 2025 09:45 AM
That bend of the haft is very Scandawegian. Probably Norwegian.;)

CutlassCollector 31st May 2025 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by kronckew (Post 297655)
That bend of the haft is very Scandawegian. Probably Norwegian.;)
Yes, I see what you mean about the shaft, if original, but perhaps the head is on in reverse. The curve was used to assist a cutting action after the blow, so the curve puts the blade forward not tucks it in.

My understanding is that the T shaped head was used in many places and the form dates back to the middle ages.

kronckew 31st May 2025 04:09 PM
See https://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13234


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