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sabertasche · 18th November 2006, 06:02 AM

I just picked this up and noticed that there was some oriental caligraphy on the axe. For those who can read Chinese/Japanese, I was hoping for a translation

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I've never seen Japanese axes, I would assume they used them but I've never seen one.

Note the offset handle to axehead - very well thought out design. Also note that there is a remnant of red paint applied to the handle.

My interpretation of this axe is that it is Chinese - Boxer rebellion or maybe a 25 year old fire axe

Any thoughts out there - I have no idea

Greg

18th November 2006, 06:02 AM	#1
sabertasche Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 149	Chinese or Japanese Axe - Help with Translation I just picked this up and noticed that there was some oriental caligraphy on the axe. For those who can read Chinese/Japanese, I was hoping for a translation . I've never seen Japanese axes, I would assume they used them but I've never seen one. Note the offset handle to axehead - very well thought out design. Also note that there is a remnant of red paint applied to the handle. My interpretation of this axe is that it is Chinese - Boxer rebellion or maybe a 25 year old fire axe Any thoughts out there - I have no idea Greg Attached Images Last edited by sabertasche; 18th November 2006 at 08:24 AM.