Viking Axes

This intimidating and deadly axe has a thick wooden shaft to keep the axe from slipping out when used on horseback, while the imposing steel axe head securely grips the hardwood shaft. Made of high carbon steel by the craftsmen of Windlass Steelcrafts. A perfect weapon for keeping evil from entering the realm!

Overall Length: 59 cm
Blade Length: 22 cm
Width: 22 cm
Weight: 1.8 kg

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

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Axes have always been used as tools and are potentially deadly weapons as well. Depending on its size, an axe could either be designed to deliver mighty cuts to foes or as a medium-range throwing weapon.

They were also the second weapon of choice for archers. They used axes like our archer axe as hammers for pounding stakes into the ground and then sharpening their points as protection from the enemy. This kept the enemy a respectable distance away from a group of archers. When they could no longer keep the enemy at bay with arrows, archers used their axes as weapons. A tapering slot with a rounded head has been milled into the blade of our archer axe – for pulling nails out of wood. The handle of this axe is made of hardwood and the head is made of tempered steel.

Overall Length: 51cm
Blade Length: 12cm x 9.8cm
Weight: 680g

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

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This Viking inspired axe has an engraved knotwork dragon on the darkened solid steelhead. Stained hardwood shaft, perfect for throwing. Vikings were renowned for their axe throwing.

This piece, manufactured by Windlass Steelcrafts, is beautifully balanced for throwing and has an engraved knotwork dragon cut into the darkened solid steelhead plus a stained hardwood shaft.

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 Length: 50cm
Head Length: 15cm
Weight: 907g

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

The battle axes of the High Middle Ages that were preferred by the Vikings are probably advanced developments of Frankish throwing axes. Their blades have straight upper edges, while the sharp edges were usually curved toward the handle. Their handles were too long to throw; instead, they were used in close combat with shields.

This Viking battle axe has a blade of hand forged carbon steel which is fastened to a hardwood handle. Both sides of the blade are etched with a decorative Celtic knot pattern that features a dragon's head.

Handle Length: 66.5 cm
Blade Length: 18.5 cm
Sharp edge: 12.2 cm
Weight: 850g

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

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This Windlass hand axe features many traits common to the Norse hatchets we've come to love through the years. The solid, one-piece forged head is strong X46Cr13 high-grade stainless steel with a 52 RC. The comfortably contoured handle is Sissoo, a North Indian hardwood and it's capped with a handsome genuine bone butt cap. Even better are the Norse engravings unique to our axe that are deeply etched on both sides of the handle, and on the bone end cap is a depiction of Thor's mighty hammer, Mjolnir.

Includes leather belt sheath. Handy in size and gorgeous on display.
Comes in a faux fur lined box.

Overall Length: 25cm
Axe Face: 6cm

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

Braid your skegg (beard) and don your Spangenhelm, because this Viking-inspired axe is designed to provoke your inner wanderlust. The handsomely finished handle is engraved with an elder Futhark Othala rune, associated with inheritance and ancestral land, to remind you of your home as you conquer new territories.

This is an heirloom quality set, complete with a hand-forged skinning knife and wooden display/storage box engraved with knotwork and Norse dragons. Inside, the bottom of the wooden box is lined with black velvet. Two leather straps buckle your axe safely in place and the box’s brass hinges and clasp locks are antiqued.

The axe: The narrow-bladed axe head is reminiscent of Viking-era bearded axes found all over Norway and enables this axe to perform as a stout chopper that’s light enough to be used with one hand if desired. The American Hickory haft is stained deep brown. It features a groove that runs most of its length and is accented at the ends with brass tacks. The leather grip has been given an aged finish to look “experienced”.  This set includes a leather blade cover for safe carry.

Overall Length: 61cm
Axe Head: 15cm
Blade Material: 1075 Carbon Steel
Weight: 1.04kg

The knife: The mini skinner has a rough forged finish and is creatively hand-shaped with a ring grip that finishes with an artistic curlicue at the end. The leather sheath for this knife is provided with a leather thong long enough for neck, waist or shoulder carry.

Overall Length: 11cm
Blade Length: 6cm
Weight: 104g

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