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Old 7th September 2013, 07:59 PM   #1
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Just acquired this one. Said to be a combat axe, but hardy we see non combat axes for sale . Also said to be XVIII century … and from the Baltic region.
I wonder if you guys are familiar with this sort of thing and favor me with your precious opinions. The handle is modern; no doubt about that.

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Old 7th September 2013, 08:28 PM   #2
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my first impresion was indeed something scandinavian/baltic.
I searched a few auctions in which i expected to find similair items. But allas, i didn't find any.
The thing that comes to my mind is.. why does it only have one axe blade? where is the hammer/spike etc at the other side? Most weapon axes i know of do have double functions (just like the Halbeard and all the variations on them)
A closecombat weapon has a disadvantage if it only has one function.
Though on the other hand.. the scandinavian/ baltic people are known for there fearlessness and pushforward way of attacking, so the need for a dual functional weapon might have been to much of a "luxury"

Much talk about nothing form my side, hopefully a real expert will show up
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Old 10th September 2013, 02:02 PM   #3
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Have seen one or two axes in the past, I'm afraid it's not European at all, but from north-west India (Sind), as evident from the polygonal socket and decoration. Thin blade means it IS a combat axe.
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Old 11th September 2013, 12:24 PM   #4
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Thank you for your comments.
I confess i would be rather disappointed if this were not European .
Will request the transfer of this thread to the Ethno section, to check opinions there.
Very glad that in principle is a combat example, though
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Old 11th September 2013, 05:47 PM   #5
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This is a sold listing so ok to link I guess. Shows similar style of the socket.

http://akaalarms.com/sold-antique-sa...tan-ref-10149/
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Old 11th September 2013, 06:56 PM   #6
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Thanks Iain,
Yes, the socketing is rather similar but, the rest, is so different; what do you think ?
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Old 11th September 2013, 09:38 PM   #7
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It's so far out of my normal area, I wouldn't want to commit to an opinion! However I've seen a huge variety in axe head shapes from India, I've been trying to find something similar to yours but no luck as of yet.
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I do not know where it is from, but it could be European; I do know that I like it!
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Old 13th September 2013, 11:11 AM   #9
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Thank you Lee. I am glad that you like it; this will back my own taste .
Will have to wait till someone pops up with a certainty abut its origin.
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I thought some further comments may come from this side of the Forum
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Might be a Native American tomahawk head on a modern shaft ?
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I thought some further comments may come from this side of the Forum
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Might be a Native American tomahawk head on a modern shaft ?
Sorry Colin; didn't check your post .
Let me digest that ... although i find it hard to find Native American stuff this side of the pond.
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