Similar tomahawks are known to date to the mid-late 18th century and into the early 19th century. This example was made by the well-known maker William Buchele (1895-1977), who was also the author of the book "Recreating the American Longrifle." Buchele was a talented craftsman who created many examples of American longrifles, tomahawks/belt-axes, and scrimshawed powder horns. The head on this example is mostly iron with attractive filework, "W. Buchele" signed on the right side, scroll/floral engraving, and brass bowl and accents. The smooth curly maple shaft has a German silver eagle on one side, two fish on the opposite side, two double arrows, and wire inlays with brass inlaid blooms.

Exceptionally fine with a mix of "antique finish", aged patina, and minor overall wear.