Most Valuable Vintage Axes (Identification & Value Guide)
WEBThe alpenstock, a long wooden stick with an iron spike point used by shepherds to cross snowfields and glaciers in the Alps since the Middle Ages, was the precursor of the ice ax. It is pretty challenging to see vintage ice axes in good condition, making them very valuable.
24 Most Valuable Vintage Axes Worth Money - Jacqueline Rare …
WEBMost Valuable Vintage Axes Worth a lot of Money. Here is the list of 24 most valuable vintage axes that are worth buying in 2023: 1. Authentic Vintage Old Iron Battle Axe Head Viking worth $1,560 – $1,950. Source. Felling axes, which are used to cut down trees, originally had just one side.
Identifying Old Axe Heads: #1 Guide and Cheat Sheet
WEBJan 20, 2023 · Finding a piece of history underground is easy enough with the right equipment. But identifying your new treasure is where the extra legwork comes into play. Old axe heads come in all shapes and sizes, materials, and markings, making their identification like a scene from a National Treasure movie.
Spikes on Axe Heads - BladeForums.com
WEBJan 3, 2000 · On a medieval battleaxe, the spike on the back of the head could be used to pull an opponent off his horse. The spike tends to curve down to varying degrees on axes; sometimes it's straight and sometimes it's completely hooked. Pole-arms like bills might even have a couple of different implements on the head that hook downward.
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120+ Axe Types: Encyclopedia of Axes | Axe & Tool
WEBTechnically, axes like Pulaski’s and Fireman’s axes (with a spike) are double-bit axes. Even for axes with two identical blades, there are distinct and specialized types of double-bit axes, most of which were born from the lumber industry.
Antique Broad Axes (Identification & Price Guide) - Valuable …
WEBMay 18, 2023 · Ice axes have a unique design with a spike for stability on ice and a pick on one end to assist in climbing frozen surfaces. Antique ice axes are often valued for their brass blade and combination of functionality and historical significance.
Medieval Axe Styles and Variations: A Collector's Guide
WEBFeb 27, 2024 · Discover the coolest medieval axe styles for your collection in this quick guide. From power-packed battle axes to ninja-like throwing axes, FAQs and more.
FUR TRADE AXES AND TOMAHAWKS
WEBThis beautiful spike tomahawk below was recently found by metal detector by Kevin Hughey of St. Ignace MI. near the old Fort Du Buade of the 1600's era.
The Anatomy of an Axe - Axe & Tool
WEBAug 24, 2024 · Axes like fire axes with a spike on the back would be considered to have two bits because the spike would also be a hardened edge. The Bevel. The bevel of an axe is the final taper at the edge of the bit where the blade is ground down and sharpened to create the cutting edge.