[Paul Fr]

Hi folks! I am hoping I am placing my question in the right forum.
My friend purchased a really unusual Axe with the dagger hidden in the handle. While the Axe appears to be a decorative item, a dagger can be used as a weapon.
Any help with identification /origin / age is really appreciated.
Please see the pictures below.




Thank you very much
Paul

[Timo Nieminen]

Persian in style. Could be old, or could be a modern replica or fake - from the photos, could be either. "Old" could still mean as young as late 19th century. The ornamented blade on the dagger makes me think it's modern.

[Martin Murd]

Can be googled as: Indo-Persian Battle (War) Axe.

[Sa'ar Nudel]

Modern piece, mind the tight even screw at the dagger's grip, and the spike blade. Still, a nice hand made item.

[Paul Fr]

Thank you very much for replies

[Paul Fr]

I found a similar Axe (different decorative design)- title Indo-Persian Battle Ax with Hidden Dagger; stated to be from the late 18th or early 19th century.
http://arms2armor.com/store/product652.html

Do you think my friend's axe is from the same period?
Best
Pau;