Interesting Axes for ID

Atlantia · 18th May 2011, 03:22 PM

I know that some peeps only frequent either the Ethno or European forum, so I thought I'd ask here as well to catch the Euro' only members.

These have become a subject of some debate. If you haven't caught the discussion so far....
Plausible theories for their origins (so far):
Indian
Eastern European
Arabian

My feelings are that whatever their origin, they are clearly a distinct type and we should be able to identify them by other known examples.
I've been wrong so far!

Heres the other thread:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...t=13791&page=2

Dimensions of axes are:
The larger axe head is 13.5cm/10cm, Weighing (approx) 380g minus the shaft.
The smaller axe head is 10.5cm/9.25cm weighing about the same: 380g.
Shafts appear to be crude replacements.

Several forumites have put forward a solid case for the possibility of these being European, hopefully someone will recognise them.

Anyone seen this type before?

Best
Gene

kahnjar1 · 21st May 2011, 04:45 AM

.........just so this post does not go unanswered......I still think Arabian

18th May 2011, 03:22 PM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Interesting Axes for ID I know that some peeps only frequent either the Ethno or European forum, so I thought I'd ask here as well to catch the Euro' only members. These have become a subject of some debate. If you haven't caught the discussion so far.... Plausible theories for their origins (so far): Indian Eastern European Arabian My feelings are that whatever their origin, they are clearly a distinct type and we should be able to identify them by other known examples. I've been wrong so far! Heres the other thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...t=13791&page=2 Dimensions of axes are: The larger axe head is 13.5cm/10cm, Weighing (approx) 380g minus the shaft. The smaller axe head is 10.5cm/9.25cm weighing about the same: 380g. Shafts appear to be crude replacements. Several forumites have put forward a solid case for the possibility of these being European, hopefully someone will recognise them. Anyone seen this type before? Best Gene Attached Images

21st May 2011, 04:45 AM	#2
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,811	.........just so this post does not go unanswered......I still think Arabian