Now that WAS a steal, Dmitry!
Congrats on that one. As a person of limited income for collecting, I can appreciate a bargain and every once in a blue moon, one comes around.
Actually, now that you point it out, the blade on the axe does look a little on the thin side. Still, an old piece. There is such a fine line when it comes to these, as ship-board fire axes literally evolved from their fighting predecessors. I feel better now. Again, good job on landing that beautiful sword! Now, I can lament not seeing your sword auction-