Sorry to hear of your wild goose chase, Fernando, but the lack of information actually speaks volumes. As CC pointed out, recognizable patterns in some navies are non-existant, but I think by using deduction, it is at least possible to determine which ones aren't boarding axes. The fact that the real ones were plain and no two specimens were alike still doesn't detract any interest for me! I love these simple, but brutal, tool/weapons of the sea service. If you ever grow weary of it, well, you know the drill....
