They have arrived, some age and use evident. The larger weighs just over 2.5 kgs, the smaller 1.5 kgs. Blades are hand forged and heavy. Wood needed waxing as it was quite dry, nice used patina on the handles.
Although utilitarian these would easily 'double up' as very effective weapons, both are nicely balanced and easy to handle.
Thank you Colin for your reply, I thought as much, but was intriqued by the shaft 'bowing' in towards the head. Now I have handled it, I can see how it would improve cutting performance whilst cutting trees etc. (please accept my apologies for not replying sooner
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Regards David