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Tim Simmons · 25th June 2006, 10:45 AM

Very nice indeed. They look quite heavy axe blades for a type. I have to join the party with this old one. I have shown it a few times but have not mentioned that it is 40cm long from tip to tip. It has a thick midrib but is over-wise a relatively light weapon made to slash more than chop. The edge is rather ragged and sharp.

I think these axes are a very good use of limited supplies and forging techniques.

25th June 2006, 10:45 AM	#8
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,925	Very nice indeed. They look quite heavy axe blades for a type. I have to join the party with this old one. I have shown it a few times but have not mentioned that it is 40cm long from tip to tip. It has a thick midrib but is over-wise a relatively light weapon made to slash more than chop. The edge is rather ragged and sharp. I think these axes are a very good use of limited supplies and forging techniques.