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Ancient Mysteries Unveiled: The 39-Pound Copper Ax Head Found in Ross County Ohio

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What is the importance of discovering a 39-pound copper ax head? What is the typical weight of an ax used today? Generally, an ax head weighs between 3 to 5 pounds, depending on the type of work. Have any other oversized giant relics been discovered?


39-pound ax head discovered in Ohio
39-pound Ax head discovered in Ohio

Below is a summary of the findings in Ohio, where you can read the full article, and the magazine in which it was published. Additionally, links are provided for further study and information about Ancient American Magazine, where the article appeared.


  • Who conducted the dig that discovered the 39-pound ax head? The University of Southampton.


  • Where was the site located? Cuxton in Kent


  • How many large ax heads were discovered at the site? Two, the 39-pound ax head and a cleaver the 7" x 5"


It has been speculated that the axes were used ceremonially rather than literally. If that were the case, consider these other finds.


Giant ax head 16 inches long discovered in Swan Lake

Found in Lake Makgadikgadi in the Kalahari Desert
Found in Lake Makgadikgadi in the Kalahari Desert

The largest hammer used today is around 20 lbs. Such a hammer (64 pounds) was found in Great Orme Mines in Wales. It is extrapolated that such a being would need to be 12-15 feet tall to wield that safely and efficiently. 
The largest hammer used today is around 20 lbs. Such a hammer (64 pounds) was found in Great Orme Mines in Wales. It is extrapolated that such a being would need to be 12-15 feet tall to wield that safely and efficiently. 
Ancient Minoan and Cretan axes
Ancient Minoan and Cretan axes

Ancient and remarkably well-preserved 16th Century BC axes were discovered in Denmark, measured over a foot long, and weighed twice as much as modern axes, intriguing experts with their unusually pure metal composition.
Ancient and remarkably well-preserved 16th Century BC axes were discovered in Denmark, measured over a foot long, and weighed twice as much as modern axes, intriguing experts with their unusually pure metal composition.

The giant sword is 12½ feet long, the body being 7 ½ feet. It weighs about 31lb
The giant sword is 12½ feet long, the body being 7 ½ feet. It weighs about 31lb

Giant blade found in Japan's ancient capital. This dako sword measures over 7 feet long and just over 2 inches wide. the oldest of its kind in Japan and the largest iron blade found in East Asia from the Kofun period.
Giant blade found in Japan's ancient capital. This dako sword measures over 7 feet long and just over 2 inches wide. the oldest of its kind in Japan and the largest iron blade found in East Asia from the Kofun period.


Reference:


“39 POUND COPPER AXE HEAD. Ross County, Ohio - Greater Ancestors.” Greaterancestors.com, 7 Dec. 2011, greaterancestors.com/39-pound-copper-axe-head-from-ohio/. Accessed 14 May 2025.


“Who Could Have Weilded a 64lb Hammer? - Greater Ancestors.” Greaterancestors.com, 21 Nov. 2011, greaterancestors.com/who-could-have-weilded-a-64lb-hammer/. Accessed 14 May 2025.

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“Securly - Geolocation Sharing.” Mainichi.jp, 2025, mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240402/p2a/00m/0na/004000c. Accessed 14 May 2025.

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