Introduction of a new forum member

Trond · 24th January 2011, 09:04 PM

Lee's axe seems to be a Norwegian A-axe, possibly with the original handle (very scarce!). The A-axe was often nicely engraved and one of these with the original shaft/handle is a really great (and rather valuable) find.

While ordinary axes usually only strikes a blow, the Norwegian battle axe both strikes and cuts, thereby being more effective and creating more damage than an axe with a straight handle - at least in theory.

I have a little page on Norwegian battle axes at Norwegian Battle axes. If you click the pictures, they get enlarged.

Trond

VANDOO · 24th January 2011, 10:57 PM

WELCOME TROND

ITS GREAT TO HAVE A FORUM MEMBER WITH KNOWLEGE AND A GREAT COLLECTION SPECIALIZING IN ITEMS FROM NORWAY. WHERE I LIVE SEEING SUCH ITEMS IS VERY RARE.
I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN FACINATED BY NORSEMEN/ VIKINGS AND ALL THE GREAT STORIES ASSOCIATED WITH THEM. NO DOUBT WE ALL WERE FACINATED AT AN EARLY AGE WITH STORIES OF GREAT WARRIORS AND SUCH. I KNEW OF THE NORSEMEN AND THEIR WARRIOR BELIEFS BEFORE I HAD EVEN HEARD OF THE SAMURAI OF JAPAN SO THOUGH BOTH WERE GREAT WARRIORS I STILL FEEL CLOSER TO THEM.

I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING FURTHER POST FROM YOU AND ESPECIALLY LOVE THOSE AXES.

M ELEY · 25th January 2011, 03:09 AM

Wow...all I can say is Wow! What a fantastic collection you have, Trond! Welcome to the Forum and thanks for sharing pics and info on your collection. I especially like the dussage. As a collector of naval items of the pirate/privateer kind, this type as I understand it did make a popular weapon for some. Very nice...

celtan · 25th January 2011, 05:27 AM

Hi Trond, welcome to the forum.

I believe we have corresponded in the past on the subject of Danish weaponry.

I frankly envy your collection. Mine is meek by comparison, but I have collected many Danish, Swedish and Norwegian items in the past. Love the functional simplicity that characterizes most of these weapons.

While I strongly dislike pirates and vikings in general, I do admire the latter's weaponry and accoutrements. The british helmet from Sutton-Loo and Drakkars for example, are both beautiful and terrifying.

Once again,

Welcome

Manuel Luis

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Originally Posted by M ELEY

Wow...all I can say is Wow! What a fantastic collection you have, Trond! Welcome to the Forum and thanks for sharing pics and info on your collection. I especially like the dussage. As a collector of naval items of the pirate/privateer kind, this type as I understand it did make a popular weapon for some. Very nice...

Lee · 25th January 2011, 10:34 AM

My distracting post about another example of a Norwegian battle axe has been moved into its own thread.

25th January 2011, 10:34 AM	#5
Lee EAAF Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 968	Dehijacking thread My distracting post about another example of a Norwegian battle axe has been moved into its own thread.

24th January 2011, 09:04 PM	#1
Trond Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 30	Lee's axe seems to be a Norwegian A-axe, possibly with the original handle (very scarce!). The A-axe was often nicely engraved and one of these with the original shaft/handle is a really great (and rather valuable) find. While ordinary axes usually only strikes a blow, the Norwegian battle axe both strikes and cuts, thereby being more effective and creating more damage than an axe with a straight handle - at least in theory. I have a little page on Norwegian battle axes at Norwegian Battle axes. If you click the pictures, they get enlarged. Trond

24th January 2011, 10:57 PM	#2
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	WELCOME TROND ITS GREAT TO HAVE A FORUM MEMBER WITH KNOWLEGE AND A GREAT COLLECTION SPECIALIZING IN ITEMS FROM NORWAY. WHERE I LIVE SEEING SUCH ITEMS IS VERY RARE. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN FACINATED BY NORSEMEN/ VIKINGS AND ALL THE GREAT STORIES ASSOCIATED WITH THEM. NO DOUBT WE ALL WERE FACINATED AT AN EARLY AGE WITH STORIES OF GREAT WARRIORS AND SUCH. I KNEW OF THE NORSEMEN AND THEIR WARRIOR BELIEFS BEFORE I HAD EVEN HEARD OF THE SAMURAI OF JAPAN SO THOUGH BOTH WERE GREAT WARRIORS I STILL FEEL CLOSER TO THEM. I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING FURTHER POST FROM YOU AND ESPECIALLY LOVE THOSE AXES.

25th January 2011, 03:09 AM	#3
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,204	Wow...all I can say is Wow! What a fantastic collection you have, Trond! Welcome to the Forum and thanks for sharing pics and info on your collection. I especially like the dussage. As a collector of naval items of the pirate/privateer kind, this type as I understand it did make a popular weapon for some. Very nice...