Indian Crescent-Form Battle Axe, Based

A crescent blade as wide as a half moon, with a spike on top in case the moon was not enough.

This crescent-form battle axe comes from Rajasthan, India, and dates to the 18th century or earlier. It is metal. Axes with broad crescent blades were carried by foot soldiers and horsemen across India, and they often doubled as ceremonial arms in princely courts. The blade is a deep crescent fixed to the shaft by a short socket, with a squared lug behind and a slender spike above. The surface is a dark rust brown with lighter patches. A black metal stand holds it upright. It stands 32.4 inches high and 7.25 wide.

Built for one task, and very clear about it.