Tomahawk

[jihunter]

Found outside Chas, SC. Relatively clean of rust compared to axes and forged steel objects i have found in past. Was curious if anyone has seen tomahawk/axe heads with forging seam that runs vertical of entire length like this one. Not sure of age. Was found in pit with bottles dating 1840-1850s. Also seems like the edge was never finished. Its not magnetic. first pics last two pics are after removing surface rust. Looks like 4 small vertical lines next to handle hole, maybe makers mark.
Also the eye is wider on bottom of blade then top much different then most tomahawks, not sure how you would set a handle for it
Thanks

 

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[dognose]

I don't see the seam you are talking about, could you clarify that and show a closer image please?

Did you find this item?

I have not seen a bowl shaped like that example before.
Have you checked John Baldwin Indian War Clubs

 

[smokeythecat]

So...it was thrown away ca 1840-50. It LOOKS LIKE it was an 18th century item. Very nice find.

 

[dirstscratcher]

It looks like a cast piece to me, there for the "seam" on the bowl, I doubt it's very old.

 

[Robot]

Hi jihunter
I believe what you have is an :...Indian Pipe Tomahak

 

[Blackfoot58]

I would have been very pleased to find it. It does resemble a pipe-style tomahawk. Very interesting find.

 

[tamrock]

I don't see the seam you are talking about, could you clarify that and show a closer image please?

Did you find this item?

I have not seen a bowl shaped like that example before.
Have you checked John Baldwin Indian War Clubs

I think here

 

[dirstscratcher]

I think here

Tamrock has highlighted what I think is a mold seam.