Battle-ready Viking axe skeggox, type B, blunt (battle-ready)

Product description

The axe was an essential and versatile tool for the Vikings, whether used for felling trees, building ships, houses, and furniture, or as a weapon in combat. The shape and size of the axe heads were adapted to their intended use. Some axes were beautifully decorated and served as status symbols, often buried alongside their owner.

This type of axe blade is classified as Petersen Type B. The blade has a typical bearded shape, with a pronounced downward-extending beard. These axes are often found in contexts related to warfare. Axes of this type were made from around 800 to 900 AD, though possibly as early as the beginning of the 7th century. The “beard” — the downward-extending part of the blade — provided a larger cutting surface without adding extra weight. This design allowed the user to hold the haft just behind the head for woodworking or shaping wood. In combat, the beard offered advantages, such as being able to hook or strike an opponent’s shield or weapon.

This axe features a reinforced blade, making it battle-ready and suitable for reenactment.