Name: Viking Huscarl skeggox, type C, semi-sharp
Brand: Celtic WebMerchant
SKU: 55027
Price: 68.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Viking Huscarl skeggox, type C, semi-sharp

Whetstone
$ 4 Excl. VAT
Wedge
$ 2 Excl. VAT
Wedge for axe, S
$ 2 Excl. VAT
Authentic axe holder for belt
$ 14 Excl. VAT
Sword Bag
$ 78 Excl. VAT
Axe handle, 56 cm long, 34x24 cm
$ 21 Excl. VAT
Leather ax guard, brown
$ 6 Excl. VAT
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Leather axe guard, black
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Product description

The huscarl skeggox was a very popular type of axe in the Middle Ages. It likely originated during the Roman Iron Age in Central Europe and, from the seventh century onward, spread throughout Northwest Europe. This axe is based on originals found in Scandinavia, England, Scotland, and Ireland.

This axe head is classified as Petersen type C. The blade features an extremely pronounced beard — a broad flaring section behind the eye — making it one of the most striking forms of bearded axes. It builds on a tradition of bearded axes stretching back to the Late Roman period. Most examples turn up in Sweden, a few in Norway, but none have been found in the United Kingdom. The thin connection between blade and haft suggests this was primarily a battle axe rather than a wood-cutting tool. Axes of this type may have originated with the Slavic peoples of the Baltic region.

The "beard" — the downward-extending part of the blade — gave the axe a larger cutting surface without adding weight. That design also let the user grip the haft just behind the head for woodworking or shaving wood. In combat, the beard offered real tactical value: hook or pull an opponent's shield or weapon with a single motion.

This axe comes with a dark wooden haft. The blade is made from carbon steel with a hand-forged appearance — a striking historical reproduction.