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			Here's a 'normal' Mende axe :   
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	  With a common iron blade and some copper decoration. Total length : 43 cm Axe blade : 15 cm ![]()  
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			The geometry on the aluminium blade with the dark wood appeals to me most of all.  looks like quite a special thing, I like the other one to but not as much. You got some nice stuff  
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	    Tim.
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			Sorry for the long delay on pics, but finally, here they are:
		 
		
		
		
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