What is this tool/weapon ?

**born2blog** · 11-03-2006, 08:00 PM

no clue here

**2HousePlague** · 11-03-2006, 08:07 PM

Many cultures have such weapons in their histories. It is simply a piece of wood that can be wielded with a single hand, with a stone or metal blade tied to one end for breaking things. In America, we usually call them tomahawks...

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**BusterBunny** · 11-03-2006, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by 2HousePlague

Many cultures have such weapons in their histories. It is simply a piece of wood that can be wielded with a single hand, with a stone or metal blade tied to one end for breaking things. In America, we usually call them tomahawks...

2hp

**MattO** · 11-03-2006, 08:13 PM

It is a fascis, which is latin for "bundle." Fasces were bundles of birch rods tied tightly together around an axe, which in Roman times were carried by guards before an authority figure like a judge or emperor. They literally represent the power to whip you (the rods) or kill you (the axe) for breaking the law.

Fasces have a history in modern iconography, too, as symbolic of national unity and the power of the state. They appear on the French coat of arms, as well as our own Lincoln Memorial and the statue of Eternal Vigilance outside the National Archives. Most memorably, though, fasces were adopted by Benito Mussolini. His political party was called Fasci di combattimento, which evoked both the fasces and the related Italian word fascio, a labor union or political group. Basically, it meant "the war group." Yup, it's where the term "fascist" comes from.

**2HousePlague** · 11-03-2006, 08:15 PM

Originally posted by MattO

It is a fascis, which is latin for "bundle." Fasces were bundles of birch rods tied tightly together around an axe, which in Roman times were carried by guards before an authority figure like a judge or emperor. They literally represent the power to whip you (the rods) or kill you (the axe) for breaking the law.

Fasces have a history in modern iconography, too, as symbolic of national unity and the power of the state. They appear on the French coat of arms, as well as our own Lincoln Memorial and the statue of Eternal Vigilance outside the National Archives. Most memorably, though, fasces were adopted by Benito Mussolini. His political party was called Fasci di combattimento, which evoked both the fasces and the related Italian word fascio, a labor union or political group. Basically, it meant "the war group." Yup, it's where the term "fascist" comes from.

You gotta admit, it was a great bluff --

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**CuriousToyBoy** · 11-03-2006, 08:22 PM

Originally posted by 2HousePlague

Many cultures have such weapons in their histories. It is simply a piece of wood that can be wielded with a single hand, with a stone or metal blade tied to one end for breaking things. In America, we usually call them tomahawks...

2hp

Jack.

Why not just enter and win Jeopardy and get it over with.

I say because I would bet big money and give big odds that you KNEW what you were Googling to find that pic.

;-)

Love you dude, WAY to smart for most people.

**2HousePlague** · 11-03-2006, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by CuriousToyBoy

Jack.

Why not just enter and win Jeopardy and get it over with.

I say because I would bet big money and give big odds that you KNEW what you were Googling to find that pic.

;-)

Love you dude, WAY to smart for most people.

Lindsay, I made every word of it up, old boy --

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**DBS.US** · 11-03-2006, 08:25 PM

Thanks, I had to learn something before I went to bed.

**BusterBunny** · 11-03-2006, 08:26 PM

Originally posted by 2HousePlague

Lindsay, I made every word of it up, old boy --

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**CuriousToyBoy** · 11-03-2006, 08:27 PM

Originally posted by 2HousePlague

Lindsay, I made every word of it up, old boy --

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Ah, having to explain my sarcasm yet again today....

Re-read what I wrote - you knew what you were googling to find that PICTURE.

**shekinah** · 11-03-2006, 08:28 PM

Looks like an ax from ancient history..used by gods in their wars?

**fallenmuffin** · 11-03-2006, 08:29 PM

Notabook probably knows.. for someone that doesn't read he knows alot of freakin history. Don't say the history channel I watch it 24/7 lol and you still know more then me.

**MaddCaz** · 11-03-2006, 08:29 PM

axe of some sort

**2HousePlague** · 11-03-2006, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by CuriousToyBoy

Ah, having to explain my sarcasm yet again today....

Re-read what I wrote - you knew what you were googling to find that PICTURE.

Of course I know. I googled it -- http://images.google.com/images?svnu...wk&btnG=Search

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