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Old 11th September 2018, 10:28 PM   #5
Jim McDougall
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Originally Posted by M ELEY
Very interesting, David. Never seen one like that before! It doesn't look particularly 'naval' to me. The pointed end reminds me of some climbing axes I've seen, like those fokos (spelling?) you have seen. The loop end might have had a rope attached to aid in scaling precipices? The hammer end might have been used to secure the metal clip holder? Just a total guess...

Cap'n Mark.......stay safe my friend, batten them hatches. Hoping all will be OK with that big'n looming off the coast.
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