A peaceful axe with a martial shape ... for perusal

fernando · 2nd November 2011, 03:01 PM

How many of you guys are familiar with this type of axe?
Where does its form come from?
Could it be taken for an early weapon, with a most elegant shape ... Viking?
Bets on what this could be, are accepted

... those who already know, don't mention it; just stay acomplice

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rickystl · 2nd November 2011, 05:38 PM

Hi Fernando. That is a very nice piece. My guess is Danish? Rick.
Your results may vary....

Rick · 2nd November 2011, 07:38 PM

Axe me no questions; I'll tell you no lies .

fernando · 6th November 2011, 08:42 PM

I confess i am disappointed for not having had a wider number of guessers

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SEE HERE:

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 13th November 2011, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by fernando

I confess i am disappointed for not having had a wider number of guessers

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SEE HERE:

Salaams Fernando, Excellent thread on the axe ! I was amazed at its use in providing cork from Portugal. Please see www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDaB-NNyM8o which sets out another use for this useful chopper. Brilliantly animated. I read that Portugal was the source for not only exceptional Port( and obviously corks) in days gone by but also in the same shipments were sent Yew Longbow timber for the English Long Bow Men.. This looks like a fighting axe given a second use. Regards Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

fernando · 13th November 2011, 09:28 PM

Hi Ibrahiim,

I can't manage to open the link you provide but, the one and only use for these fascinating axes was and is the "taking" (harvesting) of cork barks.

Certainly other goods besides Yew wood and Port whine were loaded in those shipments

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Says the legend that Robin Hood's bows were made with Portuguese "Teixo" (Yew). Possibly the shipment of this wood has no further sense, as Robin Wood is long gone and so are English long bow men.
But Port still abounds and still is a most required weapon

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2nd November 2011, 03:01 PM	#1
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,638	A peaceful axe with a martial shape ... for perusal How many of you guys are familiar with this type of axe? Where does its form come from? Could it be taken for an early weapon, with a most elegant shape ... Viking? Bets on what this could be, are accepted ... those who already know, don't mention it; just stay acomplice . Attached Images

2nd November 2011, 05:38 PM	#2
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,621	Hi Fernando. That is a very nice piece. My guess is Danish? Rick. Your results may vary....

2nd November 2011, 07:38 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,262	Axe me no questions; I'll tell you no lies .

6th November 2011, 08:42 PM	#4
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,638	I confess i am disappointed for not having had a wider number of guessers . SEE HERE:

13th November 2011, 09:28 PM	#6
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,638	Hi Ibrahiim, I can't manage to open the link you provide but, the one and only use for these fascinating axes was and is the "taking" (harvesting) of cork barks. Certainly other goods besides Yew wood and Port whine were loaded in those shipments . Says the legend that Robin Hood's bows were made with Portuguese "Teixo" (Yew). Possibly the shipment of this wood has no further sense, as Robin Wood is long gone and so are English long bow men. But Port still abounds and still is a most required weapon .