Ancient axes: Tool or weapon? - Definition / comparison

Описание: Sometimes it's difficult to classify archaeological finds because their design allows for several possible applications. However, there are clear-cut examples of battle-axes that would not be suitable for wood chopping, splitting, carving and other domestic tasks. The Dane axe is one such case, unmistakably a fighting implement. And a pretty awesome one at that. :)

The axes shown in this video:

Hungarian Axe by Arms & Armor (late medieval / renaissance two-handed axe)
http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kult...

Nordland Axe by Arms & Armor (Viking bearded axe)
http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kult...

Scandinavian Forest Axe by Gränsfors Bruks
http://www.gransforsbruk.com/en/produ...
http://www.canadianoutdoorequipment.c...

Danish War Axe by Arms & Armor
http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kult...

CRKT Woods Chogan tomahawk
http://www.amazon.com/Columbia-River-...
http://www.warriorsandwonders.com/CRK...
http://www.amazon.ca/CRKT-Chogan-T-Ha...

Valaška (shepherd's axe) by Sharp Blades
http://www.shopsharpblades.com/collec...

Light Viking axe by Sharp Blades
http://www.shopsharpblades.com/collec...

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