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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2007 17:30:22 GMT
Hi there. I like to collect blades and other weapons, and I particulary like battle axes, for they are primal, and reflect brute strength and power, as they can cut through most types of armor. However, I have seen many wall hangers here and there and would like some advice on this particular piece that looks sorta cheapo, but has a little flair of functionality (not as a wood chopper certainly). Here is the link, I thank all the advice that might come out for me ![:D](//storage.forums.net/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) : www.twiggystreasures.com/gothic-war-axe.html
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2007 18:05:25 GMT
That's a nice looking axe, but it's impossible to tell about functionality without actually handling/testing one. The main thing I wonder about is whether the handle is a decent hardwood or if it's just made out of a soft wood of some type. ![???](//storage.forums.net/forum/images/smiley/huh.png)
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2007 18:17:17 GMT
If you're going for "functionality", I'd say avoid this axe mainly because it's stainless steel for the axe head. ![:-/](//storage.forums.net/forum/images/smiley/undecided.png) . Sadly I don't know many companies that make real good axes for cheap, but you might want to check out Kult of Athena. They sell a decent range of axes but the "functional" type axes cost about $100 and up: www.kultofathena.com/axes.htm
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2007 19:14:37 GMT
Ditto on the stainless steel. If stainless steel is too soft for a sword the same should apply to an axe. The head might be thick enough to not bend out of shape against semi-hard target like tires, but hitting hard things like the armor it was intended to crush is not a good idea. Go even easier on the backspike. If your mainly just want to use it for display and crushing tomato cans, sure you can't beat $45 (with shipping). But here is another idea, shop around for what is called a "boys axe". Mine has a 25" handle and a 2.5 lb head. It costs me $15. You can practice all your Strikes on this and hit anything. You can get both, they are cheap enough so you can have one for heavier practice. If you can find a 2 lb head it will be even better. Then you can decide on getting a carbon steal Gothic one. The cool thing about axes is they are commonly used today and come in all sizes and weights and are cheap. Swords on the other hand are pretty much a novelty item. That require more thoughtful decision making. ![](http://mysite.verizon.net/tsafa1/axe.jpg)
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2007 19:25:38 GMT
Functionally, stainless steel isn't as bad as it's often made out to be. True, it isn't generally well suited to sword length blades, but it's pretty decent for other things. Also, it says 440 stainless, which, unless otherwise mentioned, almost always means 440A (as opposed to 440B and 440C, which are higher in carbon and harder), which is usually fairly soft and tough. 440A isn't quite as soft or tough as 420J2, but will hold a slightly better edge, given similar heat treatment (which is probably pretty rudimentary on a piece like this). I don't think I'd use this axe to chop down a tree ( ;D), but I wouldn't be too surprised if it did okay on finger-diameter branches, plastic bottles, and other light targets. ![:)](//storage.forums.net/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2007 4:05:43 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2007 12:56:39 GMT
Cold Steel pole axe is being closed out on thier site for 29.99 right now! Get them while they last!
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2007 23:48:44 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2007 11:12:51 GMT
Hey y'all, I have that Hanwei double axe with a handle that is not quite two feet. I believe you could chop down a tree with it. FB
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2008 8:01:56 GMT
Hanwei Bearded Axe is well balanced and a sweet weapon to wield.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2008 12:54:17 GMT
yeah id say cold steels pole ax its functional and huge also 30 bucks
and if no then get cold steels bad ax you can even throw it
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2008 16:13:40 GMT
I got this from Valiant Armouries. Haven't tried chopping any trees down with it yet but it's a nice healthy 4lb's and carbon steel. should do the trick... floats around the $150 - $200 mark though ![](http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/sven416/Axehead.jpg) ![](http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/sven416/axe2.jpg) ![](http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/sven416/Arm3.jpg)
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2008 16:21:10 GMT
I'd rather have a warpick for going through armour, but I do love a good lochaber or scorpion.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2008 17:10:48 GMT
I once got a battleaxe (Denix?) for reenactment purposes. It turned out to be cast metal, which held up well, compared to the haft, which turned out to be a pine dowel.
Watch Deuce Bigalow, and you'll see the same axe in action. It breaks in exactly the same way that mine did!
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