Do the Irish wear an Axe, Not Skien Dubh?

**James** · 13th April 06, 11:32 PM

This certainly warrants serious consideration: so let us start by asking how many drinks had you consumed?

James

**Kilted KT** · 13th April 06, 11:54 PM

My guess is at least five...

**LoftGuy** · 14th April 06, 03:48 AM

Originally Posted by Bill

I could see that axe done as a kilt pin as they have done the sword. It would make a very cool looking one too IMHO.

Bill

Hi,

Good thought on the kilt pin; would be a great alternative to the usual sword variations.

Bob

**Nick** · 14th April 06, 10:20 AM

Well, that axe is probably wider than my calf in real life...

It loos like what is most often referred to as a "Lochaber" axe. It's the hook. It's all about the hook.

**KiltedKnight** · 14th April 06, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by Mattg

I've never heard that! I'll have to watch Braveheart (the source of all my history) again and see if that crazy Irishman had one in his sock

That crazy Irishman didn't even have any socks.

Chris.

**auld argonian** · 14th April 06, 07:19 PM

Okay...let me try this again...bottom of the page:

http://www.ramshornstudio.com/retail...2.html#item_86

....there...as I mentioned before, I have one of their sword shaped kilt pins and the pewter is HEAVY...in spite of the size of this little bugger I'd bet that it would make an effective kilt pin.

Best

AA

**Iolaus** · 14th April 06, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by auld argonian

... I have one of their sword shaped kilt pins and the pewter is HEAVY...in spite of the size of this little bugger I'd bet that it would make an effective kilt pin.

I think you're right, it may be small, but it looks thick, I think it would be a good kilt pin.

$19, shipped to me; it's something to think about.

**michael steinrok** · 14th April 06, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by ozmeath

I probably need to clarify, I was told that it was a tiny version of this weapon down the hose. "little axes" she did say and I did wonder...but she was quite adamant and believable.

OK so how many drinks did you have?

**ozmeath** · 15th April 06, 09:08 AM

Well since I was driving only half a dozen whiskeys or so... nah just a few beers over a couple of hours.She didn't seem too tanked, just very cute. And about that hook! That's one very mean anti cavalry weapon. The Galloglas would be in vanguard flanked by Irish and Scottish foot soldiers and come at the mounted English on masse, bust spears with the sparth axe blade, hook the armour and dismount them and chop them into wee little bits when they're down. Very nasty weapon and somewhat favoured, and fair enough i say.
It would make a neat pin, especially in that tradition design, which i haven't seen on any of the sites (cheers for looking AA).I will eneavour to knock one up in silver some time.

**mattexian** · 17th April 06, 05:38 PM

Perhaps she's thinking of (or misread about) the saxe? Longish knife (most times spelled seax) of the Saxons, AFAIK it rode in a sheath hanging horizontally from the back of the belt. Used for pretty much the same purposes as a sgian dhu. But one of those down a sock? I don't think so, Tim!

Matt in Texas