Viking Axes

The Danish War Axe is undoubtedly a fine example of the use of peacetime agricultural tools as weapons in time of war. Equally at home felling trees or adversaries, the axe evokes a fearsome picture of the woodsman at war. Our Danish War Axe features a forged high carbon steel head and hardwood shaft.

Blade length: 24cm
Overall length: 100cm
Weight: 2778g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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The Short Viking Axe was useful both on the farm and in battle. It excelled as a close quarters weapon, while still being light enough to throw when necessary. Our Short Viking Axe features a forged high carbon steel head and hardwood shaft.

Blade length: 13cm
Handle length: 63.5cm
Overall length: 64cm
Weight: 964g
Thickness at Guard: 0.8cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Cutting tools of the Vikings commonly doubled as weapons of war when these famed raiders sailed on pillaging forays. Their axes were certainly top of the list and came to symbolise the terror spread among their foes. Varying greatly in size, from small throwing axes to the mighty Danish Axe, these were the most commonly used weapons of these Nordic warriors. Our Viking Axe is a typical pattern, capable of cleaving helms or armour with impunity.

Overall length: 89cm
Weight: 2041g
Thickness at Guard: 2cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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The Francisca so named for its Frankish origins, was used by the Vikings both as a throwing weapon and for close-quarters combat. Its graceful lines are legendary but the upswept point and downturned edge were both capable of penetrating chain mail.

Our Francisca features a forged head with an antiqued finish and a swelled-end hardwood shaft for secure head retention.

Please note: Axe shafts are not covered by our manufacturer’s warranty and will not be replaced when they break. Axe shafts can break under a variety of different conditions and will normally be replaced on a fairly regular basis. To prolong the life of your axe head, we recommend never throwing 2 axes into the same target and throwing on a range with a soft surface (such as grass).

Overall: 43cm
Blade Length: 9cm
Weight: 539g
Thickness at Guard: 0.6cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

The head design of the Short-Bearded Axe (XH2043N) provided a concentration of power behind a relatively short cutting edge, ideal for punching through any armour of the Viking period in close combat.

Our Short Bearded Viking Axe features a forged high carbon steel head and hardwood shaft.

Blade Length: 10cm
Overall Length: 65cm
Weight: 1100g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Cutting tools of the Vikings commonly doubled as weapons of war when these famed raiders sailed on pillaging forays. Their axes were certainly top of the list and came to symbolise the terror spread among their foes. Varying greatly in size, from small throwing axes to the mighty Danish Axe, these were the most commonly used weapons of these Nordic warriors. Our Bearded Axe (XH1073NT) is a typical pattern, capable of cleaving helms or armour with impunity.

Overall length: 77cm
Weight: 1984g
Thickness at Guard: 1.5cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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