A What is it ? any ideas.

wolviex · 24th February 2007, 11:27 PM

Actually it looks like typical Indian war-hammer - ZAGNUL, as it was called in one catalogue, but verification of this name is much appreciated. Some catalogues called this weapon hatchet or even an axe, but I'm not sure why if the weapon was used only for striking not choping. In this shape known also in Persia and Turkey but from 18th century, not earlier. Earliest one has a beak straight or slightly curved, and were very very dangerous

24th February 2007, 11:27 PM	#2
wolviex Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poland, Krakow Posts: 418	Actually it looks like typical Indian war-hammer - ZAGNUL, as it was called in one catalogue, but verification of this name is much appreciated. Some catalogues called this weapon hatchet or even an axe, but I'm not sure why if the weapon was used only for striking not choping. In this shape known also in Persia and Turkey but from 18th century, not earlier. Earliest one has a beak straight or slightly curved, and were very very dangerous Attached Images