Quote Originally Posted by sailortats View Post
pugcasso, I have that same axe pin in bronze. I like it a lot.
Oh, but you can't have the exact same kilt pin ... since mine broke and I had to fix it ;-) ..... seriously though , it was a great kilt pin before it's refurbishment (I got mine off ebay) but now it has a story attached to it.

I was thinking a bit about the axe as a symbol. Unlike a sword, an axe is not only weapon with which to protect oneself (although I doubt this three inch version would be much protection except against rabid squirrels when I'm walking in the park) but it is also useful as a symbol for creating shelter and chopping wood ~ and so, although I'm sure I'd probably not initially be in much shape to cut down trees of make a shelter, at least this pin symbolizes that realization ;-)

(I also have a sward kilt pin with Anderson clan motto "Stand Sure" with the oak tree but I kind of like this dull looking bronze axe better)