Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st July 2023, 01:15 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th July 2023, 10:29 PM
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Thanks again for the detailed and informative...
Thanks again for the detailed and informative response.
Iroquois Confederacy/Six Nations would make sense based on the geographic location found. Specifically, Seneca.
What is your thought on...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th July 2023, 01:40 AM
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Replies: 18
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Thank you.
I am not sure of handle's age. ...
Thank you.
I am not sure of handle's age. Certainly not the original but I question whether it is recent. First, it is white ash. Usually you see hickory handles nowadays, unless custom.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th July 2023, 07:44 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th July 2023, 05:06 PM
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Thank you David.
Interesting, trench axe...
Thank you David.
Interesting, trench axe did not cross my mind. Given the geographic location where the piece was found, PA/NY border in Tioga County, I wonder if it is revolutionary war...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th July 2023, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 18
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Wanted to share final images of the tomahawk...
Wanted to share final images of the tomahawk after removing all varnish from the handle and paint from the head. Handle appears to be white ash. Old nail notch cut in the head, for square head...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th July 2023, 01:27 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th July 2023, 01:17 PM
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Spike Tomahawks
Hello:
I wanted to share and gain some feedback on these two tomahawks.
The smaller one has been painted black and refurbished. What is the best way to remove the paint?
Both are...
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
19th June 2023, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 8,036
Thank you for the informational tips.
I sent...
Thank you for the informational tips.
I sent images to the IORM museum and received a response.
The axe was not officially issued by the IORM, not made by the organization. Its origin is a...
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
17th June 2023, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 5
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Thank you Ian.
Yes, that is what my research...
Thank you Ian.
Yes, that is what my research shows concerning the IORM.
So may questions regarding this piece which I have not had time to research:
who was this R. Schaffer? Was he a Civil...
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
17th June 2023, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 5
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Ceremonial Hatchet?
Hello Again:
Another one of my axes for any comment:
I wanted to share the attached axe, which is clearly marked “June 1910” and is from the IORM fraternal lodge out of Harrisburg PA at the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th June 2023, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 7
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th June 2023, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 7
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th June 2023, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 11,249
Forged Spike Hatchet?
Hello:
I would appreciate any comments on this spike hatchet in my collection.
The head is 9.75 inches and overall length is 14 inches. Weight is 1.5 pounds. From the images, you can see...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th June 2023, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 8
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Thank you everyone for your feedback and...
Thank you everyone for your feedback and comments. I have attached a full length picture.
The piece is 27 inches overall, weight 2.5Ibs and head length is 5.5 inches. The head is relatively thin...
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Forum: European Armoury
6th June 2023, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 2
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Halberd Axe?
Hi Everyone:
I am new to this forum but have been following along for some time and wanted to join. I was hoping to gain some insight or comments on this axe in my collection. It came out of...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th June 2023, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 17,923
Halberd Axe?
Hi Everyone:
I am new to this forum but have been following along for some time and wanted to join. I was hoping to gain some insight or comments on this axe in my collection. It came out of...
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