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Old 10th October 2017, 03:54 PM   #1
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Default Jerz axe - Musandam Axe- Shihuh tribe?

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I recently went to an auction and purchased an axe, from the pictures the axe shaft seemed much thicker, however on arrival the axe head was tiny and the shaft wasn't as large as I hoped.

I sent images to another member who told me this is a 'jerz axe'.
I purchased this for £60, at the bottom of the shaft there is a big crack, i am considering getting an ironworker to steel cap it...around 5 or 6 inches from the bottom so it covers the crack in the wood & also get the top of the axe steel capped. Pictures are attached.

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Old 10th October 2017, 07:17 PM   #2
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Apologies I did not realise the images did not get attached, see here please.
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Old 10th October 2017, 07:59 PM   #3
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there are a few threads here on those, a search on 'jerz' or 'jers' will show it. search for 'mussandam' too.

mine: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7420
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Old 10th October 2017, 10:29 PM   #4
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press on this http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=jerz
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Old 10th October 2017, 11:30 PM   #5
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sorry I did not attach the pictures properly.
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Old 11th October 2017, 03:47 AM   #6
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Nice piece shastardhari. Personally I would have someone who is good at repairing wood glue and close the splits in both ends of the haft. They could then reset the original ferrule at the end placing the nail in a different location (drilling a small pilot hole first to reduce stress) to help keep the split from reopening. This way you can keep this piece all original and most likely save a few dollars as well by not having new replacement pieces made. This of course is JMHO.

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