Large axe Missouri

[Sunny Side]

A large axe. Rolls co. Mo.

 

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[tamrock]

Quite the stone axe

 

[Boonieguy]

Sweet

 

[quito]

That’s quite an axe!!

 

[gilmerman]

Can't imagine the feelings when coming upon that thing. Might have wet myself.

 

[reuellis]

Used to fell trees? Imagine swinging and notching with that?!? How big of a native chestnut do you think that could work on? How big would they harvest?

 

[joshuaream]

You can see by the tendons in your wrist that it's a heavy axe.

 

[MAMucker]

This is a very big axe, wider than most axes are long. Has a very sharp bit. Measures 13”. Made of granite. First stage fluted axe.View attachment 1783147View attachment 1783148

Did you find it in your area?

 

[Sunny Side]

Used to fell trees? Imagine swinging and notching with that?!? How big of a native chestnut do you think that could work on? How big would they harvest?

There is no way these large axes were used to fell trees. Too heavy to swing in the manner you need to. This is an up and over your head tool made for splitting wood.

 

[Sunny Side]

You can see by the tendons in your wrist that it's a heavy axe.

I think the axe weighs 12 lbs. I have noticed the weight and length numbers are usually similar in axes. It quite heavy!

 

[dognose]

An interesting style for sure.

Could you please post some close up images of the bit and the flutes?

Is this ax from the William Platter collection from which you purchased relics?

 

[Sunny Side]

An interesting style for sure.

Could you please post some close up images of the bit and the flutes?

Is this ax from the William Platter collection from which you purchased relics?

It is not from his collection but from my personal one prior. I’ll add photos when I get home.

 

[americanartifacts33]

You mean Ralls County?.. Great axe I would die if I found that lol