Miniature Axe

[dognose]

Here are two miniature axes I found over the years. Both found within 20 miles of my house.

Some folks say miniature axes dont really exists. Well I used to think that a LONG time aga. I have likely found over 100 axes and only two were the miniature type, 2 inches or less in length. I dont think these are the resharpened remants of a large full size axe. The dimensions don't hold for that theory .

I show the one miniature in the frame as well so you can see the miniature axes in relationship to celts and the overall frame size.

This slate miniature axe has a nice bit, and is pretty much complete but has many plow strikes. Found about 2.5 miles from my house.

This miniature is made from hardstone. Found about 15 miles from my house.

In the frame, a standard 12 x 18 wooden frame., note the dark brown relic center top. I saw some relics like this at the recent ASO show in Cincinatti, I think it's a fossilized knapping billet.

 

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[DizzyDigger]

At that size I would think it could be more of weapon than a working ax.

Maybe?

 

[RGINN]

Man you find some cool stuff. I've never found any slate artifacts. What do you think the miniature axes were used for. I thought maybe weapon also, but you might want something a little heavier.

 

[LandSeig]

Maybe it’s something a guy made for his son? My boys want tools like mine all the time. I know they made bows for children as young as two, so a small axe wouldn’t be to much of a stretch.

 

[Lone Star]

I would guess a small size axe-like piece would be one hell of a head banger in a pinch. Being small and unobtrusive it could be efficiently stowed or stored until needed. Like a pocket derringer.