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copperrein — 16th Century Italian Battleax for client

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Published: 2018-06-26 17:32:53 +0000 UTC; Views: 202; Favourites: 2; Downloads: 0
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Client commission. From the original ax description:


This axe relates to a group of axes and hammers with heads of elongated proportions, distinguished by their long back spikes and which evolved in Italy in the last quarter of the 16th century. An oriental influence is obvious, but whether it came directly from Ottoman examples or the Eastern European examples influenced by them is debated. The use of battle axes and hammers diminished rapidly after this period as a result of the general introduction of firearms to troops.


Mild steel body with 1095 bit.


See the entire process here!

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Comments: 6

bear48 [2018-06-29 02:25:10 +0000 UTC]

sweet

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astridismad [2018-06-27 08:23:03 +0000 UTC]

Amazing work! It's been so cool to be able to see it from start to finish. You must be incredibly proud

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copperrein In reply to astridismad [2018-06-27 08:42:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'm uploading the entire process to imgur right now. I will link it once I'm done

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astridismad In reply to copperrein [2018-06-27 08:54:17 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! Looking forward to it

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copperrein In reply to astridismad [2018-06-27 13:54:06 +0000 UTC]

imgur.com/gallery/4D4ynLo

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astridismad In reply to copperrein [2018-06-27 15:24:44 +0000 UTC]

I've just read through it all. I found it highly informative! Thanks for sharing so much. I'm in complete awe honestly. I'd love to commission you one day if I'm ever in a position I can do

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