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General discussion => Antique Accoutrements => Topic started by: Pukka Bundook on May 27, 2020, 05:13:56 PM

Title: "battle axe"
Post by: Pukka Bundook on May 27, 2020, 05:13:56 PM

Not really a battle axe, but shaped like one.  :-)
Been a favourite working axe of mine for decades, since I found it here in Alberta.

Dad and I were pulling re-growth poplars out on a fence-line and it popped up out the ground maybe 35 years ago.
I hesitated to show this one, as the shaft shows abuse and wrapping;
This happened all at once when a friend of my son used it for splitting firewood!
I have a Huls Bruks axe I got new in 1972, and it still shows no damage to the throat, so this one damaged and wrapped is an embarassing.

However, I cut all the joints for an (unfinished) Iron Age Roundhouse with this axe, and it is a pretty well constant though worn companion.
(it likely thinks the same about me! (worn))  V good for pointing fence-posts and anything else an axe is needed for.  Good for one -handed use.
(https://i.ibb.co/1qxbTkx/DSCN3296.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XsTVtqT)

(https://i.ibb.co/GT5d8rp/DSCN3297.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Kwr5f8h)

Richard.

Title: Re: "battle axe"
Post by: Daryl on May 31, 2020, 02:22:46 AM

Nice Richard - an old head usable still and in decent shape. I also like a Double Bitt'd axe.

Title: Re: "battle axe"
Post by: Pukka Bundook on May 31, 2020, 05:41:41 PM

Thanks Daryl.

I thought it looked a bit unusual, the amount of flare to what we normally see on a double bitted axe.

Richard.

Title: Re: "battle axe"
Post by: Daryl on June 04, 2020, 07:54:08 PM

I agree - more of an ox-head shape.

Title: Re: "battle axe"
Post by: will payne on July 01, 2020, 03:08:20 AM

Omg I love that. I love battle axes. I know it’s not a battle axe but great design! 8)

Title: Re: "battle axe"
Post by: Marcruger on July 01, 2020, 06:54:53 PM

Very cool sir.  Thank you for sharing.

Title: Re: "battle axe"
Post by: Pukka Bundook on July 02, 2020, 03:51:45 AM

Thanks for your comments all.

Can I ask when axes of this style were made?
I wonder, as although I live where double bitted axes are common, I don't recall seeing another quite like this one.

Thank you again gents,
Richard.

Title: Re: "battle axe"
Post by: T.C.Albert on July 02, 2020, 01:52:57 PM

unless its truly ancient, then the 1860s. American innovation when used for felling in the lumber trade? Traditionally Paul Bunyan used one and lost to steam power I believe.
TCA

Title: Re: "battle axe"
Post by: Dennis Glazener on July 02, 2020, 03:56:48 PM

For your viewing pleasure :)
https://youtu.be/conw8h4nwos

Title: Re: "battle axe"
Post by: Pukka Bundook on July 02, 2020, 04:42:41 PM

Thank you Dennis for that!

TCA,
Not truly ancient I don't think, as I found it here in western Alberta.
It may have been old when it arrived here, as the first settler on this land was a Mr. McHale, (also from England) In I believe 1881.

Best,
Richard. 

Title: Re: "battle axe"
Post by: Daryl on July 02, 2020, 09:53:37 PM

Yes indeed, that was interesting, Dennis. Thanks for the video.

Title: Re: "battle axe"
Post by: G. Elsenbeck on July 05, 2020, 12:00:47 AM

Nontheless, it is a gorgeous looking axe. 

Title: Re: "battle axe"
Post by: JohnnyFM on August 18, 2020, 09:09:46 AM

Pssshew! What a relief it’s an edged weapon.  Wasn’t quite sure what sort of pic I’d find with the title “Battle Axe”

Title: Re: "battle axe"
Post by: Pukka Bundook on August 18, 2020, 03:48:08 PM

Just for you Johnny.....but it might get removed! LOL.
(https://i.ibb.co/kqx9V17/download.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)

north shore animal (https://nonprofitlight.com/ny/port-washington/north-shore-animal-league-america-inc)

Title: Re: "battle axe"
Post by: Stoner creek on August 18, 2020, 04:22:18 PM

Quote from: Pukka Bundook on August 18, 2020, 03:48:08 PM

Just for you Johnny.....but it might get removed! LOL.
(https://i.ibb.co/kqx9V17/download.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)

north shore animal (https://nonprofitlight.com/ny/port-washington/north-shore-animal-league-america-inc)

Hey! It’s dear old Aunt Helga!!! She could sure make some tasty kielbasa!!!!

Title: Re: "battle axe"
Post by: JohnnyFM on August 29, 2020, 06:50:37 PM

To Pukka,
“ ..the horror...the horror..”
Signed,
Johnny “Kurtz” FM