AXES AS WEAPONS: Polearms and fighting hawks

Wolf_1989 · Jan 3, 2014

Who made that Danish Axe?

Windwhistler · Jan 3, 2014

I wish I could tell you. I bought it from a small smith about 1974. He was building some forged parts for a cannon carriage I was building and I just saw it on his table. He must have done a pretty good job because we used it to split wood in camp during the 1980's when we were doing some re-enacting at highland games. The thing split a good bit of wood and except for sharpening never needed any work. The blade is not terribly thick or heavy so it must have a decent spring temper.

gregorio · Jan 3, 2014

Arms and Armour made the two axes at the top of the first pic.

Carhold Arms · Jan 4, 2014

Bravo, Windwhistler! Bonus points for functional antiques! I'm a sucker for cudgels. That big bad viking axe looks like you've had some fun with it.

Carhold Arms · Jan 4, 2014

Impressive collection, gregorio! What a hard decision you must have getting dressed in the morning..."I like the gentleman's dagger for formal occasions, but when I'm just lounging around the house I go for a more laid-back approach...yes, something in a frontiersman hawk motif, I think. Stag handles go with everything, dear, and I fancy you an autumn." POINTS!

Windwhistler · Jan 4, 2014

Nice Gregorio! I especially covet the dart at top-of-page. I use spears a good bit in hunting, am teaching my grandson and love a strong powerful dart. Seems really compact and deadly. Yes, I would not know where in your arsenal to start. Super nice!

Chris John · Jan 4, 2014

blade is 5160 coil forged.raw hide wraps ,copper jingle cones ,horse tail hair. rass studs
Chris

Blue Sky · Jan 4, 2014

My one-hander, a CS Norse Hawk:

Two-hander, a CS Poll Axe, poll removed and handle cut down some:

Hmmm, I think I really need a spear too...

LEGION 12 · Jan 4, 2014

Looks like we have the makings of a hoard here huh wolf?

dogstar · Jan 4, 2014

This is great stuff, guys!

Chris John · Jan 4, 2014

forged from one inch coil spring.
Chris

Wolf_1989 · Jan 4, 2014

LEGION 12 said:
Looks like we have the makings of a hoard here huh wolf?

I'm in! We need ships. I have the Norwegian Elkhound for our mascot, but the only treasure he will pillage is in the kitchens.

Silverthorn · Jan 4, 2014

chris john said:
forged from one inch coil spring.
Chris

dayum!

Stiletto Raggio · Jan 5, 2014

Chris John said:
blade is 5160 coil forged.raw hide wraps ,copper jingle cones ,horse tail hair. rass studs
Chris

I have wanted one of those since I saw Last of the Mohicans as a kid. That's a Magua-killing machine right there.

JohnnyMayhem · Jan 5, 2014

My CS poll axe is used for computer repair work.

Squashfan · Jan 5, 2014

This thread makes me smile.

Carhold Arms · Jan 6, 2014

This is my home now...far exceeding expectations, guys. You are all made of points.

LEGION 12 · Jan 6, 2014

Wolf_1989 said:
I'm in! We need ships. I have the Norwegian Elkhound for our mascot, but the only treasure he will pillage is in the kitchens.

I got the ship Wolf we can start pilliging kitchens first don't want a unhappy hound. Guy's with less than 50 post's will be in the first wave. No worry new guys the peasants will throw down there modern weapons and flee in terror at the sight of are hoard. Denny's or I Hop first your choice then lunch! The world will be ours!

Carhold Arms · Jan 6, 2014

Less than fifty, eh? Either I just dodged a bullet or you were being very considerate...regardless, no kitchen goes unravaged when I am near!

LEGION 12 · Jan 6, 2014

Under 100 post's will attack in the 2nd wave of course just in case but not to worry it's for the good of the hoard .