Club or.......?

tom hyle · 7th August 2011, 12:49 PM

It definitely has a far far greater resemblance to a cricket bat than to anything else I've seen. The ridge on the handle is reminiscent of a feature of Japanese cutlery handles (not that this is Japanese; Japanese culture has a close relation to other Pacific cultures and this relation is shown in the material culture on both sides of the relationship).

Atlantia · 9th August 2011, 11:24 AM

Thanks for continuing to analyse this mystery object gentlemen.

I must admit it's got me 'stumped'

tom hyle · 11th August 2011, 03:30 PM

A similar handle ridge is found on some Pacific canoe paddles.

Atlantia · 12th August 2011, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tom hyle

A similar handle ridge is found on some Pacific canoe paddles.

Well, thats a direction I'd like to explore...
Thanks Tom.

Atlantia · 17th August 2011, 10:52 AM

Any further thoughs chaps?

kronckew · 17th August 2011, 12:13 PM

it's a washing bat especially for beating your clothes on the rocks to get out asparagus stains...

Atlantia · 17th August 2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kronckew

it's a washing bat especially for beating your clothes on the rocks to get out asparagus stains...

Great catch Kronck'!!!

Oh well at least its for beating something

I bet many a man has felt their club-like properties, perhaps I should add it to the women with weapons thread?

I think that settles it's origin, doesn't seem to be much doubt.

Best
Gene

7th August 2011, 12:49 PM	#1
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	It definitely has a far far greater resemblance to a cricket bat than to anything else I've seen. The ridge on the handle is reminiscent of a feature of Japanese cutlery handles (not that this is Japanese; Japanese culture has a close relation to other Pacific cultures and this relation is shown in the material culture on both sides of the relationship).

9th August 2011, 11:24 AM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Thanks for continuing to analyse this mystery object gentlemen. I must admit it's got me 'stumped'

11th August 2011, 03:30 PM	#3
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	A similar handle ridge is found on some Pacific canoe paddles.

17th August 2011, 10:52 AM	#5
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Any further thoughs chaps?

17th August 2011, 12:13 PM	#6
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,224	it's a washing bat especially for beating your clothes on the rocks to get out asparagus stains...