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Old 2nd February 2013, 06:42 AM   #5
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the fore-aft langets are on boarding axes for the practical purpose of protecting the haft from impact with a hard object missed with the blade or spike, ie. a hunk of wood, railing or an opponents weapon in parry. side-to-side ones protect against being cut by an opponent's strike. take your pick.

mini-version, english fireman's axe:



boarding axes:
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