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Old 21st November 2015, 06:59 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by kronckew
most with those two copper/brass inlays near the eye socket are afghani i suspect.

it looks like the join between the eye socket and the blade tang is a fillet arc weld, not a good sign. could be a repair. wouldn't trust it not to break there in use. blade looks nice & thick tho, not flat sheet like in a parade axe.

i suspect also it's fairly new & for 'those who travel'.

a 'top' view thru the eye would be informative too. dimensions?
While I have not seen this exact type it is very similar in shape and socket to other axe said to be from Afganistan.
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