Viking axe, type A, engraved, semi-sharp

Product description

This type of axe blade is classified as a Petersen Type A. Blades of this type were slender and were possibly initially developed for woodworking, but were also used in warfare. This type of axe was likely made between 800 and 850 AD, though some sources suggest it remained in use until 1050 AD.

The axe was an indispensable and versatile tool for the Vikings, whether used for felling trees, building ships, houses, and furniture, or as a weapon in battle. The shape and size of the axe heads were adapted to their intended use. Some axes were elaborately decorated and served as status symbols, often buried alongside their owner. Today, Viking axes are highly prized collector’s items 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 from high-quality carbon steel and a sturdy ash wood handle. The axe head is further decorated with engravings of historical Viking motifs, and the handle is wrapped in leather. It makes an excellent gift or a striking addition to a Viking outfit!

Dragons were the mythical counterpart to snakes and were incorporated into the earliest myths of modern humans. As humans spread across the globe, dragon mythology migrated as well. Among many Indo-European peoples, dragons play a prominent role in their mythologies. In Germanic and later Viking mythology, dragons were seen as all-destroying monsters. At the same time, they symbolized the evil beast that a hero must defeat. These two archetypes—the destroyer and the hero’s adversary—complement and reinforce each other.