Ever seen on of these?

[Bobbyw]

Hi Guys,

I was metal detecting in a small river today here in Bedford County VA and come across this. It looks like some sort or hatchet with a pick on one side. It's about nine inches long and three inches across. Have any of you seen one of these before?

Thanks,
Bobby

 

[jewelerguy]

I've seen something like that called an 'ice axe'. I don't know if that is what your is or not. hopefully someone here will know for sure

 

[armyboy20081230]

i believe it is a trenching tool. ive seen them come from civil war garrisons here in louisiana.

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

firemans axe. ...similar to the pulaski...