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6th January 12, 07:13 AM
#11
Re: Viking axe kilt pin
 Originally Posted by Johnny Selkie
That is a very nice kilt pin, but the one I'm looking for has a more "functional" looking blade.
As I'm no expert on axes here is a picture of the shape I'm thinking of:
The bearded axe was quite functional as well as historically correct. However, it was primarily a woodcutting/carpentry blade style that could be pressed into secondary service as a weapon.
Still being made today:
http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/g...eardedaxe.aspx
"It's all the same to me, war or peace,
I'm killed in the war or hung during peace."
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7th January 12, 12:29 AM
#12
Re: Viking axe kilt pin
I'm aware that several types of axes were used by the vikings for different tasks and that some vikings even just had one multipurpose axe. I think I'll just have to give McAllans a call about the kilt pin they had and if they can't help me finding another one, I might as well go with the viking knot kilt pin they have at scotweb.co.uk as it is very nice as well.
Norse/Norn: [B]"Með lögum skal land byggja en með ólögum eyða".[/B]
Norwegian: "Med lov skal land bygges og med ulov ødelegges".
British: "with law shall land be built and with bad laws be destroyed".
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7th January 12, 03:06 AM
#13
 Re: Viking axe kilt pin
Originally Posted by pascs
I like that! 
[SIZE="2"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]T. E. ("TERRY") HOLMES[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]proud descendant of the McReynolds/MacRanalds of Ulster & Keppoch, Somerled & Robert the Bruce.[/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"]"Ah, here comes the Bold Highlander. No @rse in his breeks but too proud to tug his forelock..." Rob Roy (1995)[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
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7th January 12, 03:19 AM
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7th January 12, 11:22 AM
#15
Re: Viking axe kilt pin
Originally Posted by BoldHighlander
I like that!
Then I say go for it, as it would've been a great way to show your viking heritage.
Originally Posted by Richard
Nice kilt pin you got there Richard, its very close to what I'm looking for.
Last edited by Johnny Selkie; 7th January 12 at 11:32 AM.
Norse/Norn: [B]"Með lögum skal land byggja en með ólögum eyða".[/B]
Norwegian: "Med lov skal land bygges og med ulov ødelegges".
British: "with law shall land be built and with bad laws be destroyed".
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13th January 12, 02:16 PM
#16
Re: Viking axe kilt pin
After reading this thread I bought the kilt pin pscas provided a link to.
It arrived yesterday - very quick delivery considering I'm in Australia.
It's a nice size and a decent weight. The pin gripper-thingy (technical term!) is also quite strong. I don't forsee it falling off easily.
For only a few dollars, I'm very happy with it. Now I just need a bearskin cloak and horned helmet to round out the look... 
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13th January 12, 03:17 PM
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13th January 12, 03:38 PM
#18
Re: Viking axe kilt pin
Very nice, and if you need a nice bearded axe to go along with the pin, see: http://www.adriaangerberknives.com/beard7.html
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13th January 12, 11:32 PM
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Re: Viking axe kilt pin
I'm sure if you had the bearded axe as well as the bearded axe kilt pin you would hear very few disparaging remarks.
Very nice pin, by the way - very striking!
"You'll find that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view." -Obi Wan Kenobi
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