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Offline half eye

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Moose antler "slave-killer"
« on: January 13, 2012, 09:51:56 pm »
Finished this up couple months ago thought ya might like a look. The museums all call these "slave killer" and I dont know why. Remind me of a "pick-axe" anyways heres my version.... Handle is Ironwood, Moose tine.....the last pic is a museum version....sorry they wont take the museum picture
rich
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Offline ken75

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Re: Moose antler "slave-killer"
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2012, 10:28:19 pm »
man thats a tough lookin dude there . glad im not a slave.....dont let me wife see this
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Offline gstoneberg

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« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2012, 11:07:34 pm »
Looks a lot like my pick-axe too.  Very nice Rich.

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Offline Josh B

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« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2012, 12:43:50 am »
I was hoping that you would post that.  I wish I could do half as nice of a job hafting as you did there.  I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of that! :o.  Josh
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Offline jonathan creason

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« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2012, 12:48:29 am »
 I remember you mentioning that in an email, Rich.  Looks like one heck of an attitude adjuster. Well done, sir.
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« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2012, 01:26:20 am »
That thing is cool, Rich...unless you are a slave!  ::)
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Offline ErictheViking

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« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2012, 02:33:50 pm »
great work Rich, always like your museum reproductions.
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Offline Will H

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« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2012, 12:57:12 pm »
That thing looks scary cool! Well done :) :) :)
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« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2012, 02:24:56 pm »
What kind of museum we talking about here?  Looks very politically incorrect. ;D
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Offline Ifrit617

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« Reply #9 on: January 15, 2012, 02:46:30 pm »
Wicked looking weapon Half-eye...  >:D >:D

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Offline sharpend60

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« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2012, 12:19:05 am »
How about some close ups?
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Offline Buckeye Guy

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« Reply #11 on: January 16, 2012, 12:01:07 pm »
That is to good looks more ceremonial !
I like it ,scary !!
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Offline sadiejane

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Re: Moose antler "slave-killer"
« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2012, 05:08:28 pm »
cool item rich!
i too would like to see some close up details of the hafting...

interesting name
would like to know more about the history of that term.

saw something similar in a documentary about ancient britain.
it was simply an elk antler with the tine nearest the end formerly attached to animal left intact and all the rest cut off.
it was thought to be used as both a weapon and a pick. an actual ancient one was found in tunnels where flint was mined.

thanks!
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Offline skinny d

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Re: Moose antler "slave-killer"
« Reply #13 on: January 31, 2012, 11:50:55 am »
way too cool, im glad my boss dont have one ;)
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Offline Almostpighunter

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« Reply #14 on: January 31, 2012, 11:11:23 pm »
Fascinating piece there and absolutely beautiful work. I too would love to know the history behind the name, beyond what appears to be the obvious. Great job!
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