Flared-blade Tomahawk
This beautiful piece features a wide, flared blade, brass inlays and punch-engraved designs. The blade length (including eye to cutting edge) measures 6 1/2". The cutting edge measures 5 1/2"; haft measures 16", and is marked "18" in an early style. There are four brass inlays, 2 vertical bands between the eye and the blade, and 2 horizontal bands along the rear of the eye which is paneled (3 panels) and features parallel engraved lines.
The blade features engraved lines parallel to the inlays that continue over the top and bottom along the edges of the blade. The blade is held by a split and wood wedge in the haft at the collared eye. Sporadic pitting on the blade does not detract from the engraving. Light surface crack stretches 5" down the haft from the blade. Beautiful patina on the handle.
We've shown this to many people and have gotten as many opinions about its origins (Persian, Asian, North American), so judge for yourself. The blade shape is consistent with popular styles of eighteenth century North America, as are the inlays and engraving.
This beautiful piece features a wide, flared blade, brass inlays and punch-engraved designs. The blade length (including eye to cutting edge) measures 6 1/2". The cutting edge measures 5 1/2"; haft measures 16", and is marked "18" in an early style. There are four brass inlays, 2 vertical bands between the eye and the blade, and 2 horizontal bands along the rear of the eye which is paneled (3 panels) and features parallel engraved lines.
The blade features engraved lines parallel to the inlays that continue over the top and bottom along the edges of the blade. The blade is held by a split and wood wedge in the haft at the collared eye. Sporadic pitting on the blade does not detract from the engraving. Light surface crack stretches 5" down the haft from the blade. Beautiful patina on the handle.
We've shown this to many people and have gotten as many opinions about its origins (Persian, Asian, North American), so judge for yourself. The blade shape is consistent with popular styles of eighteenth century North America, as are the inlays and engraving.
