While just now perusing the pages of KOA and other fine sellers, I come across throwing axes called hurlbats. Are these in any way historically inspired? I was under the impression that just about the only historic throwing axes were Fransiscas and certain tomahawks, but I could be wrong. If these hurlbats were used in antiquity...when...where...by who? They look way too modern, but once again, I could be wrong. I'm just recently getting into axes. Can't really see throwing a weapon at an enemy that can pick it up and throw it back at me if I miss. From the looks of them, I bet they'd be a lot of fun on a big pine-round target from about 30 feet. :D Just wondering.............McM

OOPS......My bad. I just looked at the Lutel Hurlbats and they answered my own question. Sorry. Delete, Admin. No responses needed. ............McM

We've had a few discussions on these in the past:

http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t...w=previous

http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=20219

http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=8729

The second link has a nice picture of a similar looking projectile from Freydal.

Short answer: yes, they're historically inspired, but I'm not sure if KOA's hurlbat is based on any museum piece or just an original creation.

Simply searching for "hurlbat" or "hurlbats" reveals several topics including the ones above.

Also, look at these examples:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=580077332038021
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=580077335371354