Halberd Axe?

mgolab · 7th June 2023, 01:41 PM

Thank you everyone for your feedback and comments. I have attached a full length picture.

The piece is 27 inches overall, weight 2.5Ibs and head length is 5.5 inches. The head is relatively thin but feels like it could hold up and not bend if striking something. The handle looks like it was added at a later date and does appear to be leather. The head edges appear to have been sharp at one point and now dulled. Just reminds me of a primitive halberd head....

Assuming the piece originated in Baldwin County, Alabama (which I know is nearly impossible to determine), I know that area has an interesting history from say 1750 to 1813.

Appreciate any further comments.

Mark

wildwolberine · 7th June 2023, 11:17 PM

My two cents: I feel the stacked leather washer construction (if that’s the case) suggests a mid century vintage. I recently sold a Vietnam era Clark AFB/Subic Bay bolo/Bowie knife that had a similar pommel.

Ian · 8th June 2023, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wildwolberine

My two cents: I feel the stacked leather washer construction (if that’s the case) suggests a mid century vintage. I recently sold a Vietnam era Clark AFB/Subic Bay bolo/Bowie knife that had a similar pommel.

Hi WW, Yes the stacked hilt made of leather washers is a familiar GI style dating at least as far back as WWII, maybe earlier. Case® have made a commercial stacked-leather hilt sheath knife for many years also.

fernando · 8th June 2023, 05:26 PM

So ... definitely a bizarre implement ? Too large and clumsy for throwing or the head of a halberd. The center spike, for one, would not function, as not prominent enough between the side 'blades'. Some personally minded setup, even a prop ?
Certainly not a real weapon, would i venture ?

Hotspur · 8th June 2023, 07:29 AM

It might possibly be a WWII or Vietnam 'theater' made personal weapon. The metal spacers are quite common and knives like the EG Waterman knives sometimes had added spacers and some came with some them.

I have sent the photo to another board.
https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/for...ater-hurl-bat/

Cheers
GC

7th June 2023, 01:41 PM	#1
mgolab Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 66	Thank you everyone for your feedback and comments. I have attached a full length picture. The piece is 27 inches overall, weight 2.5Ibs and head length is 5.5 inches. The head is relatively thin but feels like it could hold up and not bend if striking something. The handle looks like it was added at a later date and does appear to be leather. The head edges appear to have been sharp at one point and now dulled. Just reminds me of a primitive halberd head.... Assuming the piece originated in Baldwin County, Alabama (which I know is nearly impossible to determine), I know that area has an interesting history from say 1750 to 1813. Appreciate any further comments. Mark Attached Images

7th June 2023, 11:17 PM	#2
wildwolberine Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: San Antonio Posts: 121	My two cents: I feel the stacked leather washer construction (if that’s the case) suggests a mid century vintage. I recently sold a Vietnam era Clark AFB/Subic Bay bolo/Bowie knife that had a similar pommel.

8th June 2023, 05:26 PM	#4
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	So ... definitely a bizarre implement ? Too large and clumsy for throwing or the head of a halberd. The center spike, for one, would not function, as not prominent enough between the side 'blades'. Some personally minded setup, even a prop ? Certainly not a real weapon, would i venture ?

8th June 2023, 07:29 AM	#5
Hotspur Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Nipmuc USA Posts: 514	It might possibly be a WWII or Vietnam 'theater' made personal weapon. The metal spacers are quite common and knives like the EG Waterman knives sometimes had added spacers and some came with some them. I have sent the photo to another board. https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/for...ater-hurl-bat/ Cheers GC