Battle axe

[fernando]

However looking at the opposite side of the blade, with that "hammer" head, i would ask: why do you consider this a battle axe ?

[Evgeny_K]

Originally Posted by fernando

However looking at the opposite side of the blade, with that "hammer" head, i would ask: why do you consider this a battle axe ?

I think it's too ornated to be used in household.

Sagaris has a hammer shaped edge - it's normal.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagaris

[Atlantia]

Evgeny

Always a pleasure to talk to a fellow Eugene
These small axes are difficult to pinpoint.
Sizes and weight might help to identify it.
Have a look at this thread, it might give you some ideas:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13791

Regards
Gene

[Matchlock]

Judging by both its general Late Gothic formal criteria and the roped frieze decoration, I would date this axe head between ca. 1500 and the mid-16th century.

Best,
Michael

[Evgeny_K]

Originally Posted by Matchlock

Judging by both its general Late Gothic formal criteria and the roped frieze decoration, I would date this axe head between ca. 1500 and the mid-16th century.

Best,
Michael

Thank you, Michael!

[junker]

Hi Evgeny,

i might be a russian item, because it was found there also.
Here is a photo out o the book:
"russian arm and armour"
This axe is called a parade hatchet from 17 century.
Hope this helps a bit.

Dirk

[Matchlock]

Hi Dirk,

This is a ceremonial axe, which explains for its 17th c. assignation.

The basic Late-Gothic stylistic criteria are as I stated.

Best,
Michael

[Evgeny_K]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Evgeny

Always a pleasure to talk to a fellow Eugene
These small axes are difficult to pinpoint.
Sizes and weight might help to identify it.
Have a look at this thread, it might give you some ideas:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13791

Regards
Gene

Me too

here are dimensions of the axe:

lenght - 175 mm
width - 135 mm