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M Hermes
Location: The Netherlands Joined: 25 Aug 2011
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 Posted: Sat 17 Sep, 2011 7:05 am Post subject: Boarding axe?? |
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i have an axe in my collection wich looks identical to late 19e century boarding axes. This one however is made of cast iron. Does Anyone know if it's old ore not.
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Shahril Dzulkifli
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| Posted: Thu 20 Oct, 2011 7:09 pm Post subject: Boarding axe?? |
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The axe's head looks like old but its handle isn't to me.
Get me an expert on this axe!
“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength”
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Jeroen Averhals
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Matthew Stagmer
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Location: Maryland, USA Joined: 23 Jan 2008
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Jeroen got it right. It is a German WWI pioneer trench axe. I dont know enough about them to tell you if its an earlier one or not. I think the earliest versions had brass plates on the sides, but dont quote me on that.
Matthew Stagmer
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Sa'ar Nudel
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I believe Austrian rather German . WWI Pioneer axe it is. I have just about the same, but mine is forged without seam. It can be die-forged, handle looks ok.
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M Hermes
Location: The Netherlands Joined: 25 Aug 2011
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| Posted: Mon 24 Oct, 2011 10:40 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you guys, this will help me a lot.
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This is a standard topic