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Daniel Wallace
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Posted: Thu 23 Jan, 2014 9:30 am Post subject: Axe head information. |
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I was on Dogg Fogs blade smith forum and came across a data sheet of axe heads then I couldn't find the post again (I don't visit the site too often).
I'm still thinking on my summer project I've made a few knives, albeit my skills at it are novice, and this summer I'm thinking of making something simpler, a small axe. I've been wanting to do something Norse inspired when I can across this pic, looking like it details different styles.
I'm interested in number 24 and wonder if anyone can help me identify if it is a document 'type' that I can look up and find some pics of period ones to base a repo off of.
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M. Livermore
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Posted: Thu 23 Jan, 2014 11:57 am Post subject: |
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It looks like a Petersen type E to me. The search function should lead you to a good English translation of the Petersen axe typology.
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Bjorn Hagstrom
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Daniel Wallace
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Posted: Fri 24 Jan, 2014 9:08 am Post subject: |
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thanks, a quick search of type E brought up a few pics. the examples I seen in the quick search brought up a head with a slight upward swoop and a short beard that has that hard angel at the bottom. the back seems to have a small hammer like head but I can't really tell from the pictures because there's nothing showing the socket too well.
although this head may be over too large for the idea I have planned it's shape interests me. I don't think an axe head exceeds my skill at this point, however it does exceed my present tools. If all goes as planned, I'm hoping to attend a tomahawk making class this summer. I know the methods of making could be a little different, and I may end up making something more hawk like than actual Norse - depends on how much freedom the instructor will give on design.
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Bjorn Hagstrom
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Posted: Fri 24 Jan, 2014 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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There are viking era axes that are not too far from a tomahawk in size and form. Just aim at something like:
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There is nothing quite as sad as a one man conga-line...
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Daniel Wallace
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Posted: Sat 25 Jan, 2014 9:32 am Post subject: |
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I see, the third one you have pictured there, to my eye, that looks like a wrapped construction. I can't wait to start making up some drawings.
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