Halberd Axe?

wildwolberine · 7th June 2023, 11:17 PM

My two cents: I feel the stacked leather washer construction (if that’s the case) suggests a mid century vintage. I recently sold a Vietnam era Clark AFB/Subic Bay bolo/Bowie knife that had a similar pommel.

Ian · 8th June 2023, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wildwolberine

My two cents: I feel the stacked leather washer construction (if that’s the case) suggests a mid century vintage. I recently sold a Vietnam era Clark AFB/Subic Bay bolo/Bowie knife that had a similar pommel.

Hi WW, Yes the stacked hilt made of leather washers is a familiar GI style dating at least as far back as WWII, maybe earlier. Case® have made a commercial stacked-leather hilt sheath knife for many years also.

fernando · 8th June 2023, 05:26 PM

So ... definitely a bizarre implement ? Too large and clumsy for throwing or the head of a halberd. The center spike, for one, would not function, as not prominent enough between the side 'blades'. Some personally minded setup, even a prop ?
Certainly not a real weapon, would i venture ?

7th June 2023, 11:17 PM	#1
wildwolberine Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: San Antonio Posts: 121	My two cents: I feel the stacked leather washer construction (if that’s the case) suggests a mid century vintage. I recently sold a Vietnam era Clark AFB/Subic Bay bolo/Bowie knife that had a similar pommel.

8th June 2023, 05:26 PM	#3
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	So ... definitely a bizarre implement ? Too large and clumsy for throwing or the head of a halberd. The center spike, for one, would not function, as not prominent enough between the side 'blades'. Some personally minded setup, even a prop ? Certainly not a real weapon, would i venture ?