Viking axe, type K, engraved, semi-sharp

Product description

This type of axe blade is classified as a Petersen Type K. The neck is short and has a compact eye opening. The blade is relatively long, with an edge that is only slightly curved. The top of the blade has a very gentle curve, and the blade is asymmetrical, with the lower part bending toward the neck. This type of axe was likely developed specifically for warfare and was in use from approximately 900 to 1030 AD.

The axe was an indispensable and versatile tool for the Vikings, whether it was used to fell trees, build 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. Today, Viking axes are highly prized collectibles and frequently appear in films, TV series, and video games, reinforcing the image of the fierce and fearless Vikings. This Viking axe features a hand-forged blade made of high-quality carbon steel and a sturdy ash wood handle. The axe head is further decorated with engravings of a historical Viking motif and the axe is wrapped in leather. It makes an excellent gift or addition to a Viking outfit!

Dragons were the mythical variant of snakes and appear in the earliest myths of modern humans. As humans spread across the world, dragon mythology spread as well. Among many Indo-European peoples, dragons play a prominent role in their mythologies. In Germanic and later Viking mythology, dragons are seen as all-destroying monsters. At the same time, they symbolize the evil beast that must be defeated by a hero. These two archetypes—the destroyer and the adversary of the hero—reinforce each other.