Hephaestus Smith Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 The True History of the tomahawk, whilst most people believe the tomahawk to be of Native American origin, the truth may shock you. It was actually invented in Ireland! Tom O'Hawk and his brother Paddy from Ballingarry, travelled to the Americas in the 17th century. There they introduced the tomahawk and the sport of axe throwing to the natives. Pictured above is the very axe that Tom and Paddy brought back with them. It has been handed down through generations. Although the head has obviously been replaced several times, as has the handle. His brother Paddy was a great shot, and his accuracy enraged the locals hence the expression " throwing a Paddy" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Nice axe, I really like the double bottle opener option. Shouldn't it be green? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hephaestus Smith Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 25 minutes ago, Frosty said: Haha, I hadn't even noticed that. the best thing about history is making it up I think Abraham Lincoln said that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Oh yeah, like I say so often, it's not an accident that black smithing and bull shooting share the abbreviation. 3 minutes ago, Hephaestus Smith said: I think Abraham Lincoln said that. He did . . . now. Or, "Get your facts right then make up what you want," to paraphrase Hal Clemens AKA Mark Twain. Will Rogers was another man with a creative memory and sense of history. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazyassforge Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 I used to work with a lady, I won’t say she told lies, but, she would not let the truth get in the way of a good story!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Perhaps it was really Tom O'Bedlam ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I always liked how Jerry Clower used to describe one of th Ledbetter kids - he’d rather climb a tree to tell a lie than stand in front of you to tell the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 The kid was just setting the stage for a TALL tale. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Now you are just pining for more from Old Hickory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 That's knot a funny way to switch. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 I'm going to log those under the deserves extra punishment column. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hephaestus Smith Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 Ye lads are cracking me up I don't mean to be a sap, but these puns are getting a bit wooden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Are you happy you checked Thomas's trunkated post? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 I'll leaf that one alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anachronist58 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Better check that post for splits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Wasn't in maul'd enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hephaestus Smith Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 Haven't we branched off the subject? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 I'll take a hack at getting us back on target; if this doesn't throw you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Thomas - you mean trying to get to the root of the original posting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 This fell apart quickly. Hew knew that might happen? Might take a bit to hone this one back into shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 It'll be a big job should we take out adze in the paper? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Your just driving a wedge into this topic and splintering it. I’ll Froe you a softball to get this back on topic with plane truths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hephaestus Smith Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 Well this is getting hawkward, I can't get a handle on the post at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 He beamed proudly. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Walking the line is a snap Thomas said gesturing broadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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