Is this an old axe? Advice appreciated.

Atlantia · 10th November 2010, 06:16 PM

Hi Manokent,

So, to continue.....
You're axe is absolutely beautiful!
My first thought was Scandanavian because of the ironwork, but of course the Fox is a common image here in England. So I'm now thinking early 20th century. Is it welded or forged? Whats the size/weight?
I doubt that it's a weapon, but I do think its a fantastic thing.
Regards
Gene

David · 10th November 2010, 06:42 PM

I agree with Gene that this is an awesome item, even regardless of age. It certainly would have attracted my eye. I also agree that it isn't a weapon and probably was made more as an art piece than for practical purposes. Is the edge sharp?
Welcome to the forums BTW.

Rick · 10th November 2010, 06:58 PM

If small; Sugar cutter ?

fernando · 10th November 2010, 07:18 PM

Welcome, Mark.
... a herb cutter?

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Berkley · 10th November 2010, 07:57 PM

Arctic fox? Ulu?

VANDOO · 11th November 2010, 03:30 AM

THERE WAS A POST OF A FELLOWS EXCELLENT AX/ HATCHET COLLECTION. HE HAD QUITE A COLLECTION AND SOME LIKE YOURS WERE FIGURAL ANIMALS. I CAN'T REMEMBER WHAT HE SAID ABOUT THEM AND HAD NO LUCK USING THE FORUM SEARCH PERHAPS SOMEONE ELSE REMEMBERS?

Gavin Nugent · 11th November 2010, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by VANDOO

THERE WAS A POST OF A FELLOWS EXCELLENT AX/ HATCHET COLLECTION. HE HAD QUITE A COLLECTION AND SOME LIKE YOURS WERE FIGURAL ANIMALS. I CAN'T REMEMBER WHAT HE SAID ABOUT THEM AND HAD NO LUCK USING THE FORUM SEARCH PERHAPS SOMEONE ELSE REMEMBERS?

You'd be wanting this link Vandoo and welcome Manokent;

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11545

They seem more akin to a meat cleaver.

Gav

10th November 2010, 06:58 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	First Guess If small; Sugar cutter ?

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fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Welcome, Mark. ... a herb cutter? . Attached Images

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Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Hi Manokent, So, to continue..... You're axe is absolutely beautiful! My first thought was Scandanavian because of the ironwork, but of course the Fox is a common image here in England. So I'm now thinking early 20th century. Is it welded or forged? Whats the size/weight? I doubt that it's a weapon, but I do think its a fantastic thing. Regards Gene

10th November 2010, 06:42 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,229	I agree with Gene that this is an awesome item, even regardless of age. It certainly would have attracted my eye. I also agree that it isn't a weapon and probably was made more as an art piece than for practical purposes. Is the edge sharp? Welcome to the forums BTW.

10th November 2010, 07:57 PM	#5
Berkley Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, Texas USA Posts: 257	Arctic fox? Ulu?

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VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	THERE WAS A POST OF A FELLOWS EXCELLENT AX/ HATCHET COLLECTION. HE HAD QUITE A COLLECTION AND SOME LIKE YOURS WERE FIGURAL ANIMALS. I CAN'T REMEMBER WHAT HE SAID ABOUT THEM AND HAD NO LUCK USING THE FORUM SEARCH PERHAPS SOMEONE ELSE REMEMBERS?