Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - 16th-17th Battle Axes From German and Swiss Armories

Shakethetrees · 28th August 2014, 02:28 PM

I have thought about re-halting this axe for some time, but I have never settled on any particular form.

I've seen dozens of later axes with their hafts that can have a slight downward drop to the pommel, but I think these are later and somehow wouldn't be appropriate. And, I also suspect a lot are replacements.

A lot of old illustrations from later periods are a little vague on this detail.

So, any assistance is appreciated. I will post images once the project has been completed.

I believe the existing wood is maybe 200 years old. It is not secure in the socket, and, while without a doubt it was hand cut, it just looks too fresh to be as old as the head.

28th August 2014, 02:28 PM	#22
Shakethetrees Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 363	I have thought about re-halting this axe for some time, but I have never settled on any particular form. I've seen dozens of later axes with their hafts that can have a slight downward drop to the pommel, but I think these are later and somehow wouldn't be appropriate. And, I also suspect a lot are replacements. A lot of old illustrations from later periods are a little vague on this detail. So, any assistance is appreciated. I will post images once the project has been completed. I believe the existing wood is maybe 200 years old. It is not secure in the socket, and, while without a doubt it was hand cut, it just looks too fresh to be as old as the head.