Small axes for ID

[Runjeet Singh]

Having a think, and I would perhaps edge towards Deccan and the north rather than the south for your two axes. This form and shape of axe head is quite common throughout India, and I think Stone was referring more (although not exactly) to this type:


Thanks,
Runjeet

[DhaDha]

They look great. How long are the shafts? Cheers

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by DhaDha

They look great. How long are the shafts? Cheers

Hi DhaDha,

At the moment the shafts are a piddly 16 1/2 inches.

Thanks for preempting my next question, What sort of shaft would suit them? Shape, length etc?

I was thinking, more like 20inches?

Best
Gene

[DhaDha]

Here's one with a small head and a longer shaft from Runjeet's site. 27", if I remember? Love the simple design.

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by DhaDha

Here's one with a small head and a longer shaft from Runjeet's site. 27", if I remember? Love the simple design.

OOh! 27"!!
I feel a couple of hickory tool shafts might be in order.......
Thanks

[Runjeet Singh]

DhaDha,
You have a great memory! I had forgot about that one, yeah it was a nice piece, very elegant. I cannot remember the exact dimensions but 27" works out close to the proportions in the photos.

Gene,
Here is the full image if you want to get a better idea of the detail on the shaft. Thanks both,
Runjeet

[Runjeet Singh]

I must visit my own site more regularly .....the small axe which DhaDha reminded us of is on page two of the Armour and Polearms page, along with another one Gene which you may find interesting.


Thanks,
Runjeet

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by runjeet@akaalarms.com

Having a think, and I would perhaps edge towards Deccan and the north rather than the south for your two axes. This form and shape of axe head is quite common throughout India, and I think Stone was referring more (although not exactly) to this type:


Thanks,
Runjeet

Runjeet,

Thanks for your help. Very much appreciated
Would these be classed as saddle axes or something else?

Best
Gene