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Old 3rd July 2024, 09:54 PM   #3
adrian
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This was represented as a trade axe used during colonial times in the US.
Length overall is 8.5". Thoughts?

I think you will find that it's a slate roofing hammer.
The blade for cropping them to length when needed and the point for making the clout holes.
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