{"title":"Personalized Viking Blades","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery piece here can be engraved with a name, a date, or a word that matters: up to twenty characters, on the flat of the blade or the handle. Choose Roman inscription capitals, or have your text transliterated into Elder Futhark, the runic alphabet the Norse actually wrote in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngraving is $15 and adds three to five days to the build. Your text is engraved into the steel, clean, precise and permanent, so it never rubs off.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hand-forged-viking-othala-carved-axe-with-runic-head","title":"Hand-Forged \u0026 Carved Viking Axe \"Othala\" with Runic Head \u0026 Wrapped Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Othala\" is a hand-forged, hand-carved Viking axe with a fully runic head and a wrapped beechwood handle, an ornate Norse display and collector's piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every step, from forging the head to etching the runes, is done by hand: no CNC, waterjet or pre-cut blanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOthala Viking axe: build \u0026amp; materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead:\u003c\/strong\u003e forged high-carbon steel, then etched, engraved, oxidised and carved by hand, covered in runes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e beechwood, wrapped for grip and contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160 × 205 mm (6.29\" × 8.07\"); \u003cstrong\u003ehandle length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 620 mm (24.4\"); \u003cstrong\u003eweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional custom engraving.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe meaning of the Othala rune\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe axe is named after \u003cem\u003eOthala\u003c\/em\u003e (ᛟ), the Elder Futhark rune of heritage, ancestral land and inherited legacy. That theme of birthright and belonging is exactly what makes the Othala worth putting on a wall rather than in a drawer. See the meaning of more \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/norse-mythology-symbols-and-meanings\"\u003eNorse symbols\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-axes\"\u003eViking axes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Othala axe functional or for display?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Othala is a display and collector's piece rather than a hard-use working axe. It is forged from high-carbon steel, but built around its detailed runework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Othala rune?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOthala (ᛟ) is an Elder Futhark rune meaning heritage, ancestral property and inherited legacy, a symbol of home, family and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Othala axe made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is hand-forged high-carbon steel with all the runework done by hand; the handle is beechwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big and heavy is the Othala axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade measures 160 × 205 mm (6.29\" × 8.07\"), the handle is 620 mm (24.4\") long, and it weighs about 1.4 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Othala axe made by hand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, every step, from forging the head to etching the runes, is done by hand. 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It arrives with a fitted leather cover, and the runes and detailing are all cut by hand, which is what makes each Bjørn a little different from the next. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-axes\"\u003eViking axes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Bjørn axe made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bjørn is hand-forged from high-carbon steel and finished with hand-cut runes; its handle is turned from beechwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big and heavy is the Bjørn axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a 160 × 205 mm (6.29\" × 8.07\") head on a 620 mm (24.4\") beechwood handle, and weighs about 1.4 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Bjørn axe come with a cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a leather cover is included. 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Every one is forged and finished by hand, so no two are identical, a genuine centrepiece, and one of the picks in our guide to the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/best-viking-axes\"\u003ebest Viking axes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Leviathan axe sharp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it ships unsharpened to meet customs requirements. It is a hand-forged carbon-steel display, cosplay and LARP piece rather than a working edged tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big and heavy is the Leviathan axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a two-handed axe: 910 mm (35.8\") long overall with a 300 mm (11.81\") blade-to-blade head, weighing about 4.0 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Leviathan axe made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is forged carbon steel and the handle is wood with leather wraps. Every step is done by hand, no CNC, waterjet or pre-cut blanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this an official God of War product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is an unofficial fan tribute inspired by Kratos's Leviathan Axe, hand-forged by us, not a licensed replica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with anything?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a free leather cover is included. 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Every step is done by hand — no CNC machining, waterjet cutting or pre-cut blanks are used — which makes each piece one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I get the axe engraved or with a wooden box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. You can add custom text engraved in Viking style and an optional runic wooden box when ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes this axe ship worldwide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — we ship worldwide with tracked shipping, and orders over $129 ship free automatically at checkout. 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Every step is done by hand — no CNC machining, waterjet cutting or pre-cut blanks are used — so each piece is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I get the axe engraved or with a wooden box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. You can add custom text engraved in Viking style and an optional runic wooden box when ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes this axe ship worldwide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — we ship worldwide with tracked shipping, and orders over $129 ship free automatically at checkout. 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The oxidised finish sets the wolf in shadow against the bright steel, as much a display piece as a working axe. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-axes\"\u003eViking axes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel is the Fenrir axe made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is forged from 1060 high-carbon steel and the handle is ash wood. 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The \"beard\" gives a longer cutting edge and lets you hook a shield or weapon, fast in one hand and unmistakably Norse. It is the style most associated with the legendary Viking Ragnar Lothbrok, which makes it a favourite of collectors, reenactors and fans of Norse history alike. Explore the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-axes\"\u003eViking axes\u003c\/a\u003e if you want to compare styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a Viking bearded axe sharp and functional?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Skeggøx is hand-forged and fully functional, a real, working axe with an edge rather than a cast display replica, so it can be used as well as displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a Skeggøx (bearded axe)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Skeggøx is the classic Viking \"bearded axe\", its lower edge is drawn down into a beard that gives a longer cutting edge on a compact head and lets the user hook a shield or weapon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is a Viking bearded axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Skeggøx has a head of about 14 cm (5.5\") and a total length of 55 cm (21.6\"), a one-handed Viking axe that is comfortable to hold and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat axe did Ragnar Lothbrok use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRagnar Lothbrok is most associated with the bearded axe (Skeggøx), the iconic one-handed Viking axe. This piece is forged in that classic style, a tribute, not a historical artefact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I care for a hand-forged axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the steel head dry and lightly oiled to prevent rust, store it away from damp, and occasionally re-oil the rosewood handle so it does not dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yousaf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39670951608405,"sku":"89-8HXH-9MPP","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/hf_20260719_122502_df2b7fa3-dfc0-4828-8db6-bfa67169010c.png?v=1784464175"},{"product_id":"usa-shipping-only-odins-raven-viking-knife-10-3-hand-forged-6-5-carbon-steel-blade-ravens-head-hilt-and-leather-sheath","title":"Odin's Raven Viking Seax Knife – Hand-Forged Carbon Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hand-forged Viking seax knife with a 6.5-inch carbon steel blade, a leather-wrapped grip and a cast raven's head pommel, carried in a handmade cowhide leather sheath.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 10.3 inches overall it sits squarely in the seax range — the single-edged belt knife the Norse and Anglo-Saxons carried every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere this one sits among seaxes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Seax\" covers a whole family of single-edged blades, from a palm-length work knife up to the langseax, which is closer to a short sword. This one lands in the middle of that range: long enough to have real presence, short enough to wear on a belt without it becoming a costume piece. The spine runs straight and drops to the point, and the edge is on one side only — the working geometry that defines the form. If you want the background, we wrote a full guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/what-is-a-seax\"\u003ewhat a seax actually is\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHuginn and Muninn on the pommel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cast raven's head is not decoration for its own sake. Odin kept two ravens, Huginn (\"thought\") and Muninn (\"memory\"), and in the poem Grímnismál he says they fly out over the world each morning and return to him — and that of the two, it is Muninn he fears most for. A raven on a blade is a nod to the god who traded an eye for knowledge, not simply to a bird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors building out a Norse or medieval display, reenactors who want the right silhouette on the belt, and anyone looking for a gift with more behind it than a novelty. Every blade is worked by hand, so hammer marks, forge texture and small differences between pieces are part of it — no two are the same, and that is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the range in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-seax\"\u003eViking seax collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare it with the smaller \u003ca href=\"\/products\/usa-shipping-only-boar-viking-knife-9-5-hand-forged-4-carbon-steel-blade-boars-head-hilt-and-leather-sheath\"\u003eBoar's Head seax\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a hunting and collector's knife. It is not intended for kitchen or cooking use — handle, store and carry it responsibly and in line with your local laws.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a seax knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA seax is a single-edged knife carried by the Norse and Anglo-Saxons, running from a small belt knife up to a short sword. This one, at 10.3 inches overall with a 6.5-inch blade, sits in the everyday belt-knife range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the Odin's Raven seax knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is 6.5 inches (165 mm) and the knife measures 10.3 inches (262 mm) overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the ravens on the hilt represent?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cast raven's head stands for Huginn and Muninn, Odin's two ravens. In Norse myth they fly across the world each day and bring back to him everything they have seen and heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sheath does it come with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handmade cowhide leather sheath with a belt loop is included with every knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I care for a hand-forged carbon steel blade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon steel takes and holds a keen edge but it is not stainless. Wipe the blade dry after use, keep a light film of oil on it, and store it out of the sheath long term so moisture is not held against the steel. A darker patina forming over time is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yousaf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39671916527701,"sku":"LY-THS7-DDWT","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/products\/usa-shipping-only-odins-raven-viking-knife-103-hand-forged-65-carbon-steel-blade-ravens-head-hilt-and-leather-sheath-688283.jpg?v=1639579141"},{"product_id":"usa-shipping-only-boar-viking-knife-9-5-hand-forged-4-carbon-steel-blade-boars-head-hilt-and-leather-sheath","title":"Boar's Head Viking Seax Knife – Hand-Forged 4\" Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compact hand-forged Viking seax knife with a 4-inch carbon steel blade, a leather-wrapped grip and a cast boar's head pommel, supplied with a genuine leather sheath.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 252 grams it is the small, easy-carry belt knife of the pair — same forge-textured finish as its larger stablemate, in a size you will actually keep on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe small end of the seax range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Seax\" spans everything from a short work knife to the langseax, which is closer to a short sword. This one sits at the small end deliberately. Four inches of single edge is the size that got used — for rope, leather, food, kindling and everything else a day asked for — which is why plain, undecorated seaxes of roughly this length turn up more often in graves than the showpieces do. If you want the wider picture, we wrote a guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/what-is-a-seax\"\u003ewhat a seax actually is\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a boar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boar is the animal the Norse reached for when they meant standing your ground. Freyr rides Gullinbursti, whose golden bristles light the way; Freyja is linked with Hildisvíni, \"battle swine\". Warriors even drew up in a wedge they called the svinfýlking, the boar formation. A boar's head on the pommel reads as stubbornness and plenty at once — a different temperament from the raven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who wants a Norse blade that gets carried rather than hung — collectors, reenactors, and gift buyers after something with a story attached. Each one is worked by hand, so hammer marks, forge texture and small variations between pieces come with the territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-seax\"\u003eViking seax collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or step up to the longer \u003ca href=\"\/products\/usa-shipping-only-odins-raven-viking-knife-10-3-hand-forged-6-5-carbon-steel-blade-ravens-head-hilt-and-leather-sheath\"\u003eOdin's Raven seax\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a hunting and collector's knife. It is not intended for kitchen or cooking use — handle, store and carry it responsibly and in line with your local laws.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the Boar's Head seax knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is 4 inches (102 mm), the knife is 9.5 inches (241 mm) overall, and it weighs 252 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the blade made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-forged carbon steel, left with its forge texture. Carbon steel is easy to sharpen and holds a good edge, but it is not stainless — wipe it dry and keep a light film of oil on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the boar mean in Norse mythology?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boar is one of the recurring animals of Norse myth: Freyr rides Gullinbursti, the boar with golden bristles, and Freyja is linked with Hildisvíni. It stands for ferocity in a fight and abundance in peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the knife come with a sheath?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A stitched genuine-leather sheath is included, and it takes a belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it as a kitchen knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is sold as a hunting and collector's knife and is not intended for kitchen or cooking use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yousaf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39671917379669,"sku":"UL-0QP4-LEGZ","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/hf_20260723_141547_a05c1058-00ae-49c1-b16c-162475390fc5.png?v=1784816859"},{"product_id":"viking-dagger-knife-viking-hand-forged-dagger","title":"Hand-Forged Viking Dagger with Norse Carvings \u0026 Leather Sheath","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hand-forged Viking dagger with a double-edged carbon steel blade, a twisted steel grip forged in one piece with it, and a hand-carved leather sheath fastened with brass rivets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six inches of blade on an 11.5-inch dagger — a display and collector's piece built to be looked at and handled, not put to work in a kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA dagger, not a seax\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is worth being precise about, because the two get mixed up constantly. A seax is \u003cem\u003esingle\u003c\/em\u003e-edged: one cutting edge, a straight spine, a working knife you wore on the belt. A dagger is \u003cem\u003edouble\u003c\/em\u003e-edged and symmetrical, tapering to a point from both sides — built around the thrust rather than the cut. That is what this is: a diamond-sectioned blade with a raised ridge down the centre and an edge on each side. If you want the other half of the family, read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/what-is-a-seax\"\u003ewhat a seax actually is\u003c\/a\u003e or browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-seax\"\u003ehand-forged blade collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eForged from one bar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade, grip and pommel run out of a single length of carbon steel. The grip is twisted into a spiral — a real blacksmith's flourish, and the reason no two grips sit in the hand identically — and the pommel is hammered flat, cut with two opposed crescents and scored by hand. There are no scales, no glue and no pins, because there is nothing to join.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe sheath does the talking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather is hand-carved with Norse ornament — a moon disc, ranges of mountains and a stand of conifers worked into the panel — stitched in contrasting thread, studded with brass rivets and hung from a brass ring. On most blades at this price the sheath is an afterthought in thin split leather; here it is the piece people pick up first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors, Norse-mythology fans, and anyone hunting a gift with some weight behind it — literally and otherwise. Each one is forged and finished by hand, so hammer marks, tool marks and small differences from piece to piece are part of what you are buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a display and collector's dagger. It is not intended for kitchen or cooking use — handle, store and carry it responsibly and in line with your local laws.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Viking dagger functional?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is hand-forged from carbon steel with a double-edged blade, and it is built primarily as a display and collector's piece rather than a kitchen or working knife. Handle and store it responsibly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the blade made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-carbon steel, hand-forged and finished, so each blade carries slight natural variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the dagger?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is about 6 inches and the total length is about 11.5 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a sheath?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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The wolf's head on this blade nods to Fenrir of Norse myth, while the Vegvísir — often called the Viking compass — actually comes from much later Icelandic manuscripts of the 19th century, where it was described as a stave to keep the bearer from losing their way. Browse more blades in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-armory\"\u003eViking armory collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare styles in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/viking-axe-types\"\u003eguide to Viking axe types\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the battle axe made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bearded axe head is carbon steel with a sharp, functional blade. The handle is hardwood, wrapped in leather strips for grip, and a genuine leather sheath is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt measures 21.25 inches overall, with a 5.5-inch blade and a 5.5-inch axe head width — hefty enough to feel powerful in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this a functional axe or just for display?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is fully functional with a sharp carbon steel blade, though we do not recommend using it for chopping wood. It is not a toy — keep it out of children's reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the wolf head and Vegvísir engravings mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wolf's head evokes Fenrir, the great wolf of Norse mythology. The Vegvísir is an Icelandic magical stave first recorded in 19th-century manuscripts — not a Viking-Age find — described as a sign to help the bearer find their way through rough weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the axe ship worldwide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — it ships worldwide with tracked delivery and the leather sheath included, and shipping is free on orders over $129 (applied automatically at checkout). 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This one is hand-forged from carbon steel and fully functional, so it can chop and split as well as hang on a wall, which is why it's our best-value pick, one of the choices in our guide to the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/best-viking-axes\"\u003ebest Viking axes\u003c\/a\u003e, and a favourite for a first Viking axe. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-axes\"\u003eViking axes\u003c\/a\u003e to compare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this Viking axe functional?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it's a real working axe, not a display piece: hand-forged from carbon steel and fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is forged carbon steel with etched decoration, and the handle is hand-carved wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a total length of 20 inches (50.8 cm), a one-handed Viking axe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it handmade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is 100% handmade, from forging the head to carving the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I care for a carbon-steel axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the carbon-steel head dry and lightly oiled to prevent rust, and re-oil the wooden handle occasionally so it does not dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yousaf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40393822699605,"sku":"VBA-Carved-01","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/hf_20260719_090205_6f38f5c1-83e3-4ffd-b603-d547560930df.png?v=1784451838"},{"product_id":"vikingsbrand-odins-double-head-viking-axe-hand-forged-carbon-steel-twin-blade-berserker-axe-with-ash-wood-handle","title":"Odin Twin-Blade Viking Axe – Hand-Crafted Display Axe (Huginn \u0026 Muninn)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a hand-crafted, double-headed Odin display axe, its twin carbon-steel blades featuring the Allfather and his ravens, Huginn and Muninn, on a leather-wrapped ash handle.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a decorative collector's and cosplay piece, made for display rather than use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOdin axe build \u0026amp; materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead:\u003c\/strong\u003e double-headed (twin-blade) carbon steel, showing Odin and the ravens Huginn \u0026amp; Muninn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid ash wood wrapped in genuine leather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor display and collectors only\u003c\/strong\u003e, a decorative replica, not a functional tool or toy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOdin, Huginn \u0026amp; Muninn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe axe carries \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/odin-the-wanderer\"\u003eOdin, the Allfather\u003c\/a\u003e, with his two ravens Huginn (\"thought\") and Muninn (\"memory\"), who fly across the world each day and bring him word of everything they see. That makes it a natural centrepiece for a Norse-themed wall, a cosplay build or a collector's shelf. See more of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-axes\"\u003eViking axes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Odin twin-blade axe functional?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it is a decorative display, cosplay and collector's piece, not intended for use as a functional tool or toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe double-headed blade is carbon steel and the handle is solid ash wood wrapped in genuine leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is on the axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features Odin, the Allfather, and his two ravens, Huginn and Muninn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho are Huginn and Muninn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuginn and Muninn are Odin's two ravens, their names mean \"thought\" and \"memory\", who fly out each day and report back to him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a good gift?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it makes a striking gift for fans of Norse mythology, Viking culture and fantasy, as wall decor, a cosplay prop or a collector's piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yousaf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40404697645141,"sku":"E0-65PF-9S3H","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/vikingsbrand-odins-double-head-viking-axe-hand-forged-carbon-steel-twin-blade-berserker-axe-with-ash-wood-handle-138893.png?v=1787082605"},{"product_id":"viking-axe-handmade-ulfhednar-warriors-fenrir-carved-nordic-axe","title":"Viking Axe Handmade Ulfhednar Warriors – Fenrir Carved Nordic Axe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA handmade Viking axe with a hand-carved Fenrir wolf on its ash wood handle, forged from hardened AISI 1065 high carbon steel.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each \"Ulfhednar Warriors\" axe is forged, etched, oxidized, carved, and engraved by hand, blending strength with authentic Nordic aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.27\" (515 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.08 lb (1.4 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.92\" (125 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.69\" (170 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead material:\u003c\/strong\u003e high carbon steel AISI 1065, hardened and ready for use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~48–54 HRC (Rockwell)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e ash wood with hand-carved Fenrir design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e forging, etching, oxidation, carving, engraving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e leather sheath; wooden box optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonalization:\u003c\/strong\u003e custom engraving (text or logo) with one placement included — add extra engraving options for more spots; oversized engravings are placed on the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ulfhednar were Norse wolf-warriors said to fight in wolf pelts, kin to the berserkers, while Fenrir is the great wolf of Norse mythology — bound by the gods and fated to break free at Ragnarök, a symbol of raw power and unbound fate. Explore more hand-forged blades in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-armory\"\u003eViking armory collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or learn the difference between bearded, broad, and throwing axes in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/viking-axe-types\"\u003eguide to Viking axe types\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the axe head made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe head is forged from high carbon steel AISI 1065, hardened to roughly 48–54 HRC on the Rockwell scale, and comes ready for use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big and heavy is the axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt measures 20.27 inches (515 mm) overall and weighs 3.08 lb (1.4 kg), with a 4.92-inch (125 mm) cutting edge and a 6.69-inch (170 mm) head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan the axe be engraved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — custom engraving with your text or logo is available, with one size-limited placement included. For two or more spots, add extra engraving options; if an engraving is too large for the axe, it is placed on the optional wooden box instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho were the Ulfhednar and what does Fenrir symbolize?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ulfhednar were Norse warriors said to fight wearing wolf pelts, closely related to the berserkers. Fenrir is the monstrous wolf of Norse mythology, bound by the gods and destined to break free at Ragnarök — a symbol of raw power and freedom from all bounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the axe ship worldwide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — it ships worldwide with tracked delivery and a leather sheath included, and shipping is free on orders over $129 (applied automatically at checkout). 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The Vargr's 1 kg weight and 40 cm length make it easy to learn on and satisfying to stick, our top pick for anyone getting into axe throwing, and a top pick in our guide to the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/best-viking-axes\"\u003ebest Viking axes\u003c\/a\u003e. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-axes\"\u003eViking axes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Vargr a real throwing axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is fully functional, with a hardened high-carbon (AISI 1065) head and a balance made for target throwing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel is the Vargr made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is high-carbon steel (AISI 1065), hardened and ready to throw; the handle is ash wood with a reinforced grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big and heavy is the Vargr throwing axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 15.74\" (400 mm) long and weighs 2.2 lb (1 kg), with a 5.51\" (140 mm) head and a 3.31\" (85 mm) cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it good for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, at 1 kg and 40 cm it is easy to learn on, and affordable enough to buy a pair and start throwing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I get it engraved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, custom engraving (text or logo) can be placed on the handle or head, with one placement included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ancientsmithy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41739438456917,"sku":"axe-ch-5","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/axe-throwing-vargrancientsmithyancientsmithy-274513.jpg?v=1759671632"},{"product_id":"viking-long-axe-ragnar-lodbrok-with-carved-handle-and-leather-wrap-vikingsbrand","title":"Ragnar Lodbrok Viking Long Axe – Hand-Forged Two-Handed Axe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Ragnar Lodbrok\" is a fully functional, hand-forged Viking long axe in W108 high-carbon steel, a two-handed axe with a broad 180 mm edge, hardened to 54–58 HRC, named for the legendary Norse hero.\u003c\/strong\u003e Etched, carved and finished by hand, it's built to be swung as well as displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRagnar Lodbrok long axe: build \u0026amp; materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead:\u003c\/strong\u003e forged W108 high-carbon steel, hardened to 54–58 HRC, then etched, oxidised, carved and engraved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e ash wood with a gentle leather wrap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.08\" (180 mm); \u003cstrong\u003eoverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28.14\" (715 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.52 lb (1.6 kg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather sheath included\u003c\/strong\u003e; wooden box and engraving optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNamed for Ragnar Lodbrok\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRagnar Lodbrok is the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/was-ragnar-lothbrok-real\"\u003elegendary Viking hero\u003c\/a\u003e whose raids and saga echo through the Norse tradition and the \u003cem\u003eVikings\u003c\/em\u003e series. This is our full two-handed long axe, not the one-handed Skeggøx Ragnar, and one of our largest, finished by hand through etching, oxidising, carving and engraving. 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Each head is individually forged and hardened, and the optional engraving and wooden box make it a natural retirement or promotion gift for a firefighter. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-axes\"\u003ehand-forged axes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the American Superhero a functional fire axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is hand-forged and hardened to 54–58 HRC, a working two-handed firefighter's axe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel is it made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is W108 high-carbon steel, forged and hardened to 54–58 HRC; the handle is ash wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big and heavy is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 35\" (890 mm) long and weighs 6.6 lb (3 kg), with a 7.48\" (190 mm) head and a 5.1\" (130 mm) cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a functional firefighter's and survival axe for chopping, and a striking display or gift piece for firefighters and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a case?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a leather case is included. A wooden box and custom engraving are available as options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ancientsmithy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41739477876821,"sku":"axe-kru-4","price":359.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/hand-forged-firemans-axe-american-superhero-with-leather-caseancientsmithyancientsmithy-680333.jpg?v=1759672923"},{"product_id":"viking-axe-ares-nordic-hand-forged-axe","title":"Ares Viking Axe – Nordic Hand-Forged Functional Axe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Ares\" is a fully functional, hand-forged Viking axe in W108 high-carbon steel, hardened to 54–58 HRC on an ash handle with a leather wrap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Named for the god of war, it's built to be used, for reenactment and outdoor work as well as display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAres axe: build \u0026amp; materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead:\u003c\/strong\u003e forged W108 high-carbon steel, hardened to 54–58 HRC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e ash wood with a gentle leather wrap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.51\" (140 mm); \u003cstrong\u003ecutting edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.10\" (155 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.80\" (630 mm); \u003cstrong\u003eweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.75 lb (1.25 kg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather cover included\u003c\/strong\u003e; wooden box and engraving optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA functional Viking war axe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Ares head is forged and ground by hand, so no two are exactly alike, and the broad 155 mm edge is left with a working bevel rather than a display polish. At 63 cm it's a substantial one-handed axe, at home in reenactment, outdoor use or on the wall. Compare it with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-axes\"\u003eViking axes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Ares axe functional?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is hand-forged and hardened to 54–58 HRC, a working axe for reenactment and outdoor use as well as display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel is it made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is W108 high-carbon steel, forged and hardened to 54–58 HRC; the handle is ash wood with a leather wrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big and heavy is the Ares axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 24.80\" (630 mm) long and weighs 2.75 lb (1.25 kg), with a 5.51\" (140 mm) head and a broad 6.10\" (155 mm) cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a leather cover is included. A wooden box and custom engraving are available as options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I care for it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the carbon-steel head dry and lightly oiled to prevent rust, and re-oil the wooden handle occasionally.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ancientsmithy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41739488428117,"sku":"axe-kru-6","price":335.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/nordic-axe-aresancientsmithyancientsmithy-136996.jpg?v=1759673362"},{"product_id":"viking-double-edged-axe-havamal-hand-forged-nordic-battle-axe","title":"Viking Double-Edged Axe “Havamal” – Hand-Forged Nordic Battle Axe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Havamal\" is a hand-forged, double-edged Viking battle axe in a fully functional version, a twin-bladed head of high-carbon AISI 1065 steel on an ash-wood handle.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is built to swing, not just hang on a wall, and named after the Hávamál, the Norse \"Sayings of the High One\" attributed to Odin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDouble-edged Viking axe: build \u0026amp; materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead:\u003c\/strong\u003e forged high-carbon steel (AISI 1065), hardened to ~48–54 HRC, a symmetrical double-edged (twin-bit) profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e ash wood with a gentle leather wrap for grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.87\" (835 mm); \u003cstrong\u003eweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.18 lb (1.9 kg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade-to-blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.59\" (320 mm); \u003cstrong\u003ecutting edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.08\" (180 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather blade cover included\u003c\/strong\u003e; wooden gift box optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully functional\u003c\/strong\u003e, forged and heat-treated to be used, not a cast display replica.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 4.18 lb on a 32.87\" ash handle, it carries real head weight, you feel the mass on the swing, not a lightweight prop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe meaning of \"Hávamál\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Norse mythology, \u003cem\u003eHávamál\u003c\/em\u003e means \"The Sayings of the High One\", a collection of wisdom attributed to Odin. That name is a deliberate choice: this is a working axe with a story behind it, which is why it lands equally with collectors, reenactors, and anyone who just wants a functional piece. Compare it with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-axes\"\u003eViking axes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonalize your Havamal axe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd custom engraving, text, initials or a logo, with one engraving placement included. If you add the optional wooden box, the engraving is applied to the axe by default, or to the box if the design is too large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Havamal a real, functional battle axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Havamal is hand-forged from high-carbon AISI 1065 steel and heat-treated to about 48–54 HRC, so it is fully functional and ready to use, not a cast display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid Vikings use double-edged axes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, Viking axes were almost always single-bit, like the classic \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/what-is-a-bearded-axe\"\u003ebearded axe\u003c\/a\u003e. The double-edged (twin-bit) axe is largely a modern and fantasy design, so the Havamal is a functional double-edged Nordic-style axe rather than a historical reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel is the Havamal axe made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is forged high-carbon steel (AISI 1065) hardened to about 48–54 HRC, and the handle is ash wood with a leather wrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big and heavy is the Havamal axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 32.87\" (835 mm) long and weighs 4.18 lb (1.9 kg), with a blade-to-blade width of 12.59\" (320 mm) and a 7.08\" (180 mm) cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does \"Hávamál\" mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHávamál translates to \"The Sayings of the High One,\" a collection of wisdom attributed to Odin in Norse mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ancientsmithy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41739493933141,"sku":"double-edged-axe-1","price":359.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/viking-double-edged-axe-havamalancientsmithyancientsmithy-977270.jpg?v=1759673610"},{"product_id":"norse-double-edged-axe-jotungard-hand-forged-viking-battle-axe","title":"Jotungard Double-Edged Viking Axe – Giant Norse Display Axe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Jotungard\" is a massive, hand-forged double-edged Viking display axe, a twin-bladed head on a leather-wrapped ash handle, standing 92 cm and weighing 5.1 kg.\u003c\/strong\u003e Named for the \"fortress of giants,\" it is built as a dramatic display piece and ships unsharpened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eJotungard axe: build \u0026amp; materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead:\u003c\/strong\u003e forged high-carbon steel, a symmetrical double-edged (twin-bit) profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e ash wood wrapped in genuine leather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36.22\" (920 mm); \u003cstrong\u003eweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.2 lb (5.1 kg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade-to-blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.7\" (475 mm); \u003cstrong\u003ecutting edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.61\" (295 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips unsharpened\u003c\/strong\u003e, a display and collector's piece; custom engraving optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe meaning of \"Jotungard\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Old Norse, \u003cem\u003eJötun\u003c\/em\u003e refers to the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/norse-mythology-creatures\"\u003egiants\u003c\/a\u003e, the untamed forces the old myths set against the gods, while \u003cem\u003egarð\u003c\/em\u003e means fortress or protection. Together, \"Jotungard\" evokes the \u003cstrong\u003efortress of the giants\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its scale matches the name: at 92 cm and 5.1 kg, it has real presence on a wall or in a corner. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-axes\"\u003eViking axes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Jotungard axe sharp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it ships unsharpened. The Jotungard is a large double-edged display and collector's piece rather than a working edged tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big and heavy is the Jotungard axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 36.22\" (920 mm) long and weighs 11.2 lb (5.1 kg), with an 18.7\" (475 mm) blade-to-blade head, one of our largest axes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is forged high-carbon steel and the handle is ash wood wrapped in genuine leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does \"Jotungard\" mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt combines the Old Norse Jötun (giant) and garð (fortress), meaning the \"fortress of the giants.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I get it engraved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, custom engraving (name, initials or logo) is available, with one engraving placement included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ancientsmithy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41739519492181,"sku":"double-edged-axe-2","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/norse-double-edged-axe-jotungardancientsmithyancientsmithy-742155_cb0194f7-651e-429c-9a5c-94c506fe6257.jpg?v=1759673925"},{"product_id":"functional-double-bit-axe-vargstal-hand-forged-viking-axe","title":"Functional Double Bit Axe “Vargstal” – Hand-Forged Viking Axe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Vargstal\" is a fully functional, hand-forged Viking-styled double-bit axe in high-carbon AISI 1065 steel, a heavy working axe with a cutting edge on both sides, built for chopping and splitting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its name means \"wolf steel,\" and it's made to be used, not just displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVargstal double-bit axe: build \u0026amp; materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead:\u003c\/strong\u003e forged high-carbon steel (AISI 1065), hardened to ~48–54 HRC, a double-bit (dual-edge) profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e ash wood with a gentle leather wrap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.44\" (240 mm); \u003cstrong\u003ecutting edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.52\" (115 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25.59\" (650 mm); \u003cstrong\u003eweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.3 lb (1.95 kg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully functional\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready to use; wooden box and engraving optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA working double-bit axe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hand-forged-viking-othala-carved-axe-with-runic-head\"\u003eornate display axes\u003c\/a\u003e, the Vargstal is built for real work: the double-bit head gives you two cutting edges, and its 1.95 kg mass drives powerful strikes for chopping, splitting and cutting wood. It works outdoors as a chopping tool and reads just as well on a Viking-styled wall. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-axes\"\u003eViking axes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Vargstal a functional working axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is hand-forged from high-carbon AISI 1065 steel, hardened to ~48–54 HRC, and ready to use for chopping, splitting and cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a double-bit axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA double-bit axe has a cutting edge on both sides of the head, which gives you two edges to work with and a balanced, powerful swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel is the Vargstal made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is high-carbon steel (AISI 1065), hardened to about 48–54 HRC, and the handle is ash wood with a leather wrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big and heavy is the Vargstal axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 25.59\" (650 mm) long and weighs 4.3 lb (1.95 kg), with a 9.44\" (240 mm) head and a 4.52\" (115 mm) cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does \"Vargstal\" mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name nods to the Old Norse words for \"wolf\" (\u003cem\u003evargr\u003c\/em\u003e) and \"steel\" (\u003cem\u003estál\u003c\/em\u003e), loosely, \"wolf steel.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ancientsmithy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41739524702293,"sku":"double-bit-axe-1","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/functional-double-bit-axe-vargstalancientsmithyancientsmithy-361933.jpg?v=1759674094"},{"product_id":"hand-forged-gurons-spike-tomahawk-throwing-axe","title":"Gurons Spike Tomahawk – Hand-Forged Throwing Axe (W108)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Gurons\" is a hand-forged spike tomahawk, a W108 high-carbon steel head with a cutting edge on one side and a piercing spike on the other, on a leather-wrapped ash handle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardened to 54–58 HRC, it's a functional tomahawk for throwing and outdoor use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGurons spike tomahawk: build \u0026amp; materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead:\u003c\/strong\u003e forged W108 high-carbon steel, hardened to 54–58 HRC, a spike-back (edge + spike) profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e leather-wrapped ash wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.45\" (240 mm); \u003cstrong\u003ecutting edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.75\" (70 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.86\" (530 mm); \u003cstrong\u003eweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.42 lb (1.1 kg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather sheath included\u003c\/strong\u003e; wooden box and engraving optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA spike tomahawk built to throw\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spike tomahawk pairs a cutting edge with a piercing spike on the back of the head, giving you two striking surfaces. 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See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-axes\"\u003eaxes and tomahawks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Gurons a real working tomahawk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is hand-forged from W108 high-carbon steel and hardened to 54–58 HRC, a working spike tomahawk for throwing and outdoor use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a spike tomahawk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spike tomahawk has a cutting edge on one side and a piercing spike on the other, so a single tool can both chop and pierce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel is it made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is W108 high-carbon steel, forged and hardened to 54–58 HRC; the handle is ash wood with a leather wrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big and heavy is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 20.86\" (530 mm) long and weighs 2.42 lb (1.1 kg), with a 9.45\" (240 mm) head and a 2.75\" (70 mm) cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a sheath?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a leather sheath is included. A wooden box and custom engraving are available as options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ancientsmithy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41739537219669,"sku":"tomahawk-1","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/hand-forged-gurons-spike-tomahawkancientsmithyancientsmithy-688189.jpg?v=1759674403"},{"product_id":"handmade-tomahawk-axe-black-hawk","title":"Black Hawk Hand-Forged Tomahawk – W108 Camping \u0026 Hunting Axe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Black Hawk\" is a hand-forged tomahawk with a W108 high-carbon steel head on an ash handle and an included leather sheath.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardened to 54–58 HRC and well-balanced, it's a functional tomahawk for camping, hunting and the outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack Hawk tomahawk: build \u0026amp; materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead:\u003c\/strong\u003e forged W108 high-carbon steel, hardened to 54–58 HRC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e ash wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.45\" (240 mm); \u003cstrong\u003ecutting edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.75\" (70 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.50\" (470 mm); \u003cstrong\u003eweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.42 lb (1.1 kg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather sheath included\u003c\/strong\u003e; wooden box and engraving optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA compact camping and hunting tomahawk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Hawk is the most compact tomahawk in our range at 47 cm, fast and light in the hand, and hardened to 54–58 HRC so it holds an edge for camping, hunting and bushcraft. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-axes\"\u003eaxes and tomahawks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Black Hawk tomahawk functional?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is hand-forged from W108 high-carbon steel and hardened to 54–58 HRC, a working tomahawk for camping, hunting and outdoor use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel is it made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is W108 high-carbon steel, forged and hardened to 54–58 HRC; the handle is ash wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big and heavy is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 18.50\" (470 mm) long and weighs 2.42 lb (1.1 kg), with a 9.45\" (240 mm) head and a 2.75\" (70 mm) cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it good for camping and hunting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, its compact size, 1.1 kg weight and hardened edge make it well suited to camping, hunting and general outdoor use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a sheath?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a leather sheath is included. A wooden box and custom engraving are available as options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ancientsmithy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41739644469333,"sku":"tomahawk-2","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/handmade-tomahawk-axe-black-hawkancientsmithyancientsmithy-915386.jpg?v=1759675244"},{"product_id":"hand-forged-gagegizhig-tomahawk","title":"Gagegizhig Hand-Forged Tomahawk – W108 Steel \u0026 Leather Sheath","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Gagegizhig\" is a hand-forged tomahawk with a W108 high-carbon steel head on a rope-wrapped ash handle, finished with a leather sheath.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardened to 54–58 HRC, it's a functional tomahawk built for camping, bushcraft and outdoor use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGagegizhig tomahawk: build \u0026amp; materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead:\u003c\/strong\u003e forged W108 high-carbon steel, hardened to 54–58 HRC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e ash wood with a rope-thread wrap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.58\" (218 mm); \u003cstrong\u003ecutting edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.75\" (70 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.77\" (553 mm); \u003cstrong\u003eweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.42 lb (1.1 kg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather sheath included\u003c\/strong\u003e; wooden box and engraving optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA functional hand-forged tomahawk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tomahawk is a light, fast one-handed axe with roots in Native American design. The Gagegizhig is the longest in our tomahawk range at 553 mm, so its rope-wrapped ash handle gives extra reach and leverage, while the W108 head is hardened to 54–58 HRC for camping and bushcraft. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-axes\"\u003eaxes and tomahawks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Gagegizhig tomahawk functional?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is hand-forged from W108 high-carbon steel and hardened to 54–58 HRC, a working tomahawk for camping, bushcraft and outdoor use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel is it made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is W108 high-carbon steel, forged and hardened to 54–58 HRC; the handle is ash wood with a rope-thread wrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big and heavy is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 21.77\" (553 mm) long and weighs 2.42 lb (1.1 kg), with an 8.58\" (218 mm) head and a 2.75\" (70 mm) cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a tomahawk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tomahawk is a light, one-handed axe of Native American origin, used as a tool and for throwing, smaller and faster than a felling axe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a sheath?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a leather sheath is included. A wooden box and custom engraving are available as options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ancientsmithy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41739671896149,"sku":"tomahawk-3","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/hand-forged-gagegizhig-tomahawkancientsmithyancientsmithy-822607_e580488d-a7e9-4ce6-af05-24f477ca65ac.jpg?v=1759675446"},{"product_id":"handmade-norse-axe-njord-with-gently-leather-wrap","title":"Njord Viking Axe – Hand-Forged Functional Norse Axe (AISI 1065)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Njord\" is a fully functional, hand-forged Viking axe in high-carbon AISI 1065 steel, named after Njörðr, the Norse god of the sea, wind and prosperity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardened to ~48–54 HRC on an ash handle with a leather wrap, it's built for reenactment and outdoor work as much as display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNjord axe: build \u0026amp; materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead:\u003c\/strong\u003e forged high-carbon steel (AISI 1065), hardened to ~48–54 HRC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e ash wood with a soft leather wrap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.90\" (150 mm); \u003cstrong\u003ecutting edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.51\" (140 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.47\" (520 mm); \u003cstrong\u003eweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.4 lb (1.15 kg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather cover included\u003c\/strong\u003e; wooden box and engraving optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Njord?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/norse-mythology-gods-and-goddesses\"\u003eNorse mythology\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNjörðr\u003c\/em\u003e is the god of the sea, wind and prosperity, one of the Vanir, linked to seafaring, fishing and wealth. Naming a working axe after him ties everyday usefulness to Norse fortune. Compare it with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-axes\"\u003eViking axes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Njord axe functional?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, hand-forged from AISI 1065 and hardened to ~48–54 HRC. It ships with a working edge; keep the head dry and lightly oiled to prevent rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel is it made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is high-carbon steel (AISI 1065), hardened to about 48–54 HRC, and the handle is ash wood with a leather wrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big and heavy is the Njord axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 20.47\" (520 mm) long and weighs 2.4 lb (1.15 kg), with a 5.90\" (150 mm) head and a 5.51\" (140 mm) cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is Njord in Norse mythology?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNjörðr is the Norse god of the sea, wind and prosperity, one of the Vanir, associated with seafaring, fishing and wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a leather cover is included. A wooden box and custom engraving are available as options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ancientsmithy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41739689984085,"sku":"axe-as-31","price":196.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/handmade-norse-axe-njord-with-gently-leather-wrapancientsmithyancientsmithy-611523.jpg?v=1759675748"},{"product_id":"hand-forged-viking-axe-svart-barbar-with-carved-handle","title":"Svart Barbar Viking Axe – Hand-Forged AISI 1065 with Sheath","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Svart Barbar\" is a hand-forged Viking axe in high-carbon AISI 1065 steel with a carved ash handle, a functional axe hardened to ~48–54 HRC and finished with a leather sheath.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its name means \"black barbarian,\" and it's built to be used as readily as displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSvart Barbar axe: build \u0026amp; materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead:\u003c\/strong\u003e forged high-carbon steel (AISI 1065), hardened to ~48–54 HRC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e carved ash wood with Norse patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.69\" (170 mm); \u003cstrong\u003ecutting edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.12\" (130 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.9\" (480 mm); \u003cstrong\u003eweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 lb (1.3 kg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather sheath included\u003c\/strong\u003e; wooden box and engraving optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eForged to be used, not just hung\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause each head is forged and hardened by hand, the Svart Barbar carries its own hammered character, and the ash handle is carved with \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/norse-mythology-symbols-and-meanings\"\u003eNorse patterns\u003c\/a\u003e. The included leather sheath protects the edge for carry and storage, so it works for reenactment and outdoor use as much as the wall. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-axes\"\u003eViking axes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Svart Barbar axe functional?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is forged from high-carbon AISI 1065 steel and hardened to ~48–54 HRC, so it holds an edge for cutting and suits reenactment and outdoor use as well as display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel is it made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is high-carbon steel (AISI 1065), hardened to about 48–54 HRC, and the handle is carved ash wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big and heavy is the Svart Barbar axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 18.9\" (480 mm) long and weighs 2 lb (1.3 kg), with a 6.69\" (170 mm) head and a 5.12\" (130 mm) cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does \"Svart Barbar\" mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt means \"black barbarian\", \u003cem\u003esvart\u003c\/em\u003e is the Old Norse and Scandinavian word for \"black.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a sheath?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a leather sheath is included. A wooden box and custom engraving are available as options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ancientsmithy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41739703156821,"sku":"axe-as-32","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/hand-forged-viking-axe-svart-barbar-with-carved-handleancientsmithyancientsmithy-550244.jpg?v=1759676011"},{"product_id":"hand-forged-hardened-bearded-viking-axe-fenrisulfr-with-carved-handle","title":"Hand-Forged Hardened Bearded Viking Axe “Fenrisulfr” with Carved Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Fenrisulfr\" is a hand-forged, hardened bearded Viking axe in high-carbon AISI 1065 steel, with a hand-carved ash handle, named for Fenrir, the great wolf of Norse myth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Forged and hardened to be used, this is a working bearded axe (not an engraved display piece) that suits reenactment and bushcraft as well as the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFenrisulfr bearded axe: build \u0026amp; materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead:\u003c\/strong\u003e forged high-carbon steel (AISI 1065), hardened, a bearded (Skeggøx) profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-carved ash wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.71\" (450 mm); \u003cstrong\u003eweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.75 lb (1.25 kg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather cover included\u003c\/strong\u003e; runic wooden box and engraving optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNamed for Fenrir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fenrisulfr honours \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/fenrir-meaning\"\u003eFenrir, the great wolf\u003c\/a\u003e (Old Norse \u003cem\u003eFenrisúlfr\u003c\/em\u003e, \"Fenrir's wolf\"), bound by the gods and destined to break free at Ragnarök. Its bearded shape is the classic Viking axe profile, light in the hand and unmistakably Norse. Compare it with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-axes\"\u003eViking axes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Fenrisulfr axe functional?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is hand-forged from high-carbon AISI 1065 steel and hardened, so it is a working bearded axe suitable for reenactment and bushcraft as well as display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel is it made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is high-carbon steel (AISI 1065), hardened, and the handle is hand-carved ash wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the Fenrisulfr axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has an overall length of 17.71\" (450 mm) and weighs 2.75 lb (1.25 kg), a one-handed bearded axe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a bearded axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bearded axe (Skeggøx) has its lower edge drawn down into a \"beard,\" giving a longer cutting edge on a light head, the classic Viking profile. Learn more in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/what-is-a-bearded-axe\"\u003ebearded axe guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a protective leather cover is included. 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The beak hooks down and back, so the heel of your hand runs into it before your grip can run off the end. A seax has no crossguard and no finger choil; on a single-edged belt knife the pommel is the only thing standing between your fist and the edge. Norse smiths answered that with a lobed or hooked butt far more often than with a guard, and a bird's head is that answer wearing a face. Hold it once and the difference between decoration and shape that does a job stops being theoretical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere the forge skin stops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun your eye down the flat. There is a hard, wandering line where the dark pitted forge skin gives way to bright ground steel — the boundary the smith left behind when the bevel was taken back by hand instead of blasted flat by a machine. It wanders because a hammer wanders. On two knives off the same anvil that line falls differently, which is the honest signature of a piece worked one at a time. The marks along the spine are from the same afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe raven the Norse actually followed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRavens in Norse thought are not only Odin's two counsellors. They were the birds that gathered where armies had been, which is how the raven became a banner rather than a pet — the Hrafnsmerki, the raven standard, flown by Danish and Norwegian war-bands, and later sources name the banner captured from a Norse force in Devon in 878 as the Raven. To put a raven at the end of a blade is to fly a very small version of that standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople who want a Norse blade in the hand rather than on a shelf — collectors, reenactors after the right silhouette on a belt, and anyone buying a gift that arrives with something to say. Every one is worked by hand, so hammer texture, forge colour and small differences between pieces are part of the deal rather than a flaw in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the background on the form itself, we wrote a guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/what-is-a-seax\"\u003ewhat a seax actually is\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-seax\"\u003eViking seax collection\u003c\/a\u003e, step up to the longer \u003ca href=\"\/products\/usa-shipping-only-odins-raven-viking-knife-10-3-hand-forged-6-5-carbon-steel-blade-ravens-head-hilt-and-leather-sheath\"\u003eOdin's Raven seax\u003c\/a\u003e, or down to the compact \u003ca href=\"\/products\/usa-shipping-only-boar-viking-knife-9-5-hand-forged-4-carbon-steel-blade-boars-head-hilt-and-leather-sheath\"\u003eBoar's Head seax\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a hunting and collector's knife. It is not intended for kitchen or cooking use — handle, store and carry it responsibly and in line with your local laws.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the Raven's Beak seax knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is 5.5 inches (140 mm) and the knife measures 9.5 inches (241 mm) overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the hooked pommel for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works as a hand-stop. A seax has no crossguard, so the raven's beak curls back over the heel of your hand and keeps your grip from sliding forward onto the edge. It also gives the knife something to hang on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the raven a Norse symbol?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo reasons that overlap. Odin kept the ravens Huginn and Muninn, who flew out over the world each day and brought back what they had seen. Ravens also followed armies, which is how the bird ended up on the Hrafnsmerki, the raven war banner carried by Norse forces in Britain and Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this different from the larger Odin's Raven seax?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame family, different size and pommel casting. This one is 9.5 inches overall with a 5.5-inch blade; the Odin's Raven seax is 10.3 inches with a 6.5-inch blade. Take this one if you want a knife that carries easily, the larger one if you want more presence in a display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it for camping and hunting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as a hunting and collector's knife, and carbon steel handles ordinary outdoor cutting well. It is not a kitchen knife. Because the steel is not stainless, wipe it dry after use and keep a light film of oil on it, especially if it has been out in the wet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yousaf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775317971029,"sku":"VB-YS-SX55R","price":75.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/ravens-beak-seax-1-hero-white.jpg?v=1784824823"},{"product_id":"broken-back-viking-seax-knife-raven-pommel-twin-sheaths","title":"Broken-Back Viking Seax Knife – Raven Pommel \u0026 Twin Sheaths","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hand-forged Viking seax knife built on the broken-back profile, with a cast raven's-head pommel and two raven-embossed leather sheaths in the box.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spine runs dead straight out of the grip, then breaks downward at a hard angle to meet the edge at the point — the silhouette that says Anglo-Saxon before anything else on the blade does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat \"broken-back\" actually means\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost seaxes taper the way you would expect a knife to. This one does not. The back stays flat and level for most of its length and then turns down in one decisive angle, so the point sits low and the spine has a visible corner in it. Archaeologists call the type the broken-back seax, and it is one of the most recognisable forms to come out of ninth- and tenth-century England — the Seax of Beagnoth in the British Museum, the one carrying the whole Anglo-Saxon runic futhorc down its blade, is cut to exactly this shape. It is not a stylistic flourish someone added later. It is the shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo sheaths, two ways to wear it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the part that sets it apart from the rest of the rack. It ships with two separate sheaths rather than one. The first has a riveted belt loop and a snap collar, so the knife rides on the hip and stays put when you move. The second is a plain slip — no loop, nothing to catch — for a pack, a drawer or a display shelf. Between them you can carry the thing properly and still store it without the belt hardware getting in the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe raven pressed into the leather\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sheaths carry the same stamp: a raven with its wings up, standing over an interlaced triangular knot. It is pressed into the grain rather than printed on top of it, so it darkens as the leather does and will still be there when the finish has gone soft and uneven with handling. The same bird sits cast at the end of the grip, beak hooked back over the heel of the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReenactors and collectors who care that the outline is right rather than merely Norse-flavoured, and anyone who has wanted a blade with a genuinely period profile instead of a fantasy one. Every knife is worked by hand, so hammer texture, forge colour and small differences from piece to piece come with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to the form? Start with our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/what-is-a-seax\"\u003ewhat a seax actually is\u003c\/a\u003e. Or see the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-seax\"\u003eViking seax collection\u003c\/a\u003e, including the curved \u003ca href=\"\/products\/usa-shipping-only-odins-raven-viking-knife-10-3-hand-forged-6-5-carbon-steel-blade-ravens-head-hilt-and-leather-sheath\"\u003eOdin's Raven seax\u003c\/a\u003e and the compact \u003ca href=\"\/products\/usa-shipping-only-boar-viking-knife-9-5-hand-forged-4-carbon-steel-blade-boars-head-hilt-and-leather-sheath\"\u003eBoar's Head seax\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a hunting and collector's knife. It is not intended for kitchen or cooking use — handle, store and carry it responsibly and in line with your local laws.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a broken-back seax?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA seax whose spine runs straight and then angles sharply down to the point, leaving a visible corner in the back of the blade. The type is strongly associated with ninth- and tenth-century England; the Seax of Beagnoth in the British Museum is the best-known surviving example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does it come with two sheaths?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo you can carry it and store it without compromise. One sheath has a riveted belt loop and a snap collar for wearing on the hip; the other is a plain slip with no hardware, for a pack, a drawer or a display. Both are genuine leather and both are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the Broken-Back seax knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is 6.3 inches (160 mm) and the knife measures 10.4 inches (264 mm) overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is stamped on the sheaths?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA raven with raised wings standing over an interlaced triangular knot, embossed into the leather on both sheaths. The same raven appears cast at the end of the grip as the pommel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the blade stainless?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is hand-forged carbon steel, which takes a keener edge and is easier to re-sharpen than stainless, but will spot if left wet. Wipe it dry after use, keep a light film of oil on it, and store it out of the sheath long term so moisture is not held against the steel. A darker patina over time is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yousaf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775334748245,"sku":"VB-YS-SX63BB","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/lifestyle-hero-flatlay-a.jpg?v=1784916361"},{"product_id":"langseax-viking-seax-knife-13-5-rune-etched-blade","title":"Langseax Viking Seax Knife – 13.5\" Rune-Etched Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hand-forged langseax — the long end of the seax family — with a band of Norse runes and beast-knotwork etched the length of the blade, a forged steel pommel and a hand-riveted leather sheath.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 13.5 inches this is the size where a belt knife stops being a knife and starts arguing that it is a short sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThis is a langseax\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeaxes run a long scale. At one end is a palm-length work knife; at the other is the langseax, long enough that graves containing them tend to contain no sword, because the langseax \u003cem\u003ewas\u003c\/em\u003e the sword. That is where this one sits. The blade is broad through most of its length and carries a straight spine that turns down hard at the tip — mass forward, weight behind the cut. Pick it up expecting a knife and it will surprise you. If you want the full picture of the family, we wrote a guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/what-is-a-seax\"\u003ewhat a seax actually is\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe runes and the beast\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe etching is the reason this one costs what it does. A band of angular runic characters runs the length of the blade, and at each end it resolves into a Norse beast — a gripping, coiling creature of the kind that runs across Urnes and Ringerike-style carving, all interlaced limbs and no clear beginning. It is etched into the steel rather than printed on it, so it catches light from the side and disappears when you turn the blade flat. Straight answer on the runes: they are decorative Elder Futhark characters, not a translated inscription, and we would rather tell you that than invent a saga line for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA pommel that was forged, not cast\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe butt of this one is not a cast animal head like the smaller pieces in the range. It is a single lump of steel drawn out and flared into a broad T under the hammer, left with the tool marks still on it, then set against the leather. It gives the knife a real counterweight — the balance sits close to the hand instead of out at the tip — and it stops the grip dead. Different maker's answer to the same problem the raven pommels solve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo loops, not one\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheath is thick leather closed with hammered rivets rather than stitching, and it carries two belt loops instead of one. Two loops let a long sheath sit flat against the hip instead of swinging off a single point, which matters a great deal more at thirteen inches than it does at five.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the piece for someone who already owns a belt knife and wants the thing at the top of the range — serious collectors, reenactors building a full kit, and display buyers who want the blade to be the object people ask about. It is worked by hand, so no two etchings sit identically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-seax\"\u003eViking seax collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or start smaller with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/usa-shipping-only-boar-viking-knife-9-5-hand-forged-4-carbon-steel-blade-boars-head-hilt-and-leather-sheath\"\u003eBoar's Head seax\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a hunting and collector's knife. It is not intended for kitchen or cooking use — handle, store and carry it responsibly and in line with your local laws.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a langseax?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe longest form of the seax. Where a common belt seax runs four to six inches of blade, a langseax is long enough to serve as a primary weapon — in some Viking-age graves a langseax appears in place of a sword rather than alongside one. This one measures 13.5 inches overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the runes on the blade say?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing. They are decorative Elder Futhark characters etched as a band, along with interlaced Norse beast-knotwork at each end of the blade. We do not sell it as a translated inscription, because it isn't one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the langseax?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures 13.5 inches (343 mm) overall, with a broad single-edged blade, a leather-wrapped grip and a forged steel pommel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the sheath carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a belt. The sheath is thick genuine leather closed with hammered rivets and fitted with two belt loops rather than one, so a sheath this long sits flat against the hip instead of swinging from a single point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I look after the blade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is carbon steel, not stainless. Wipe it dry after handling, keep a light film of oil on it, and store it out of the sheath for the long term so moisture is not trapped against the steel. Take particular care around the etched band — the recessed lines hold moisture longer than the flats do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yousaf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775345266773,"sku":"VB-YS-SX135LS","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/langseax-1-hero-white.jpg?v=1784825576"},{"product_id":"raven-hilt-viking-seax-knife-5-etched-carbon-steel","title":"Raven-Hilt Viking Seax Knife – 5\" Etched Carbon Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hand-forged Viking seax knife that carries the raven twice — cast in steel at the end of the grip, and etched the length of the blade in interlaced Norse knotwork.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nine and a half inches overall, leather-wrapped, and supplied with a fold-over leather sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe raven, twice over\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost blades in the range make the raven once, at the pommel. This one makes it twice. The cast head hooks back off the butt of the grip where your hand ends, and then the bird returns on the flat of the blade — wings and beak worked into a band of interlace that runs from the ricasso almost to the point, so the two ravens face each other down the length of the knife. Turn it in the light and the etched one appears and vanishes; the cast one never moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEtched, not printed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis matters more than it sounds. The pattern is bitten into the steel with acid, which means it sits \u003cem\u003ebelow\u003c\/em\u003e the surface rather than on top of it. A laser mark or a print is a film that wears through at the high spots on a blade you actually handle; an etch is a depth. It will darken as the steel patinas and it will still be legible after the flats have gone grey. You can feel it with a thumbnail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the design is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterlaced beasts and ribbon-work in the manner of Borre and Jelling-style Norse ornament — the gripping, biting animals that wrap around each other with no clear start or finish, the same visual logic that runs across Viking-age brooches, sledge posts and stone. Straight answer: it is ornament in that tradition, not a copy of one specific surviving object and not a scene from a named saga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who wants the decoration to be the reason they bought it — collectors, gift buyers, and reenactors who want a belt knife with real surface work rather than a plain blade. Each is etched by hand, so the bite of the acid and the darkness of the lines differ slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to the form? Read our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/what-is-a-seax\"\u003ewhat a seax actually is\u003c\/a\u003e. Or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-seax\"\u003eViking seax collection\u003c\/a\u003e — including the ash-handled \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vikingsbrand-viking-knife-huginn-muninn-hand-forged-knife-with-raven-engraving\"\u003eHuginn \u0026amp; Muninn seax\u003c\/a\u003e and the plain-bladed \u003ca href=\"\/products\/usa-shipping-only-boar-viking-knife-9-5-hand-forged-4-carbon-steel-blade-boars-head-hilt-and-leather-sheath\"\u003eBoar's Head seax\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a hunting and collector's knife. It is not intended for kitchen or cooking use — handle, store and carry it responsibly and in line with your local laws.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the Raven-Hilt seax knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is 5 inches (127 mm) and the knife measures 9.5 inches (241 mm) overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the pattern etched or printed on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEtched. It is bitten into the steel with acid, so the lines sit below the surface and can be felt with a thumbnail. Unlike a printed or laser-marked finish it will not wear off the high spots with handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the design on the blade show?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterlaced ravens and ribbon-work in the manner of Borre and Jelling-style Norse ornament — gripping beasts wound around each other. It is decoration in that tradition rather than a reproduction of one specific archaeological find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this different from the Huginn \u0026amp; Muninn seax?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent handle and different blade. This one has a leather-wrapped grip finished with a cast raven's-head pommel and a 5-inch blade; the Huginn \u0026amp; Muninn seax has an ash-wood handle and a 4.7-inch blade. Both carry raven etching, but the hilts are not comparable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes carbon steel need special care?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little. It is not stainless, so wipe it dry after handling and keep a light film of oil on it. Store it out of the sheath for the long term. The etched lines hold moisture longer than the flats, so dry them properly — a darkening patina over time is normal and does not harm the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yousaf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775361257557,"sku":"VB-YS-SX50ER","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/rh-1-forest-rock.jpg?v=1784826279"},{"product_id":"damascus-viking-seax-dagger-bone-grip-8-inch-blade","title":"Damascus Viking Seax Dagger – Bone Grip, 8\" Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hand-forged Damascus seax dagger with an 8-inch pattern-welded blade, a genuine bone grip, and a Damascus steel guard and pommel, carried in a tooled leather belt sheath.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thirteen inches overall, sharp out of the box, and cut on the clipped seax profile rather than a symmetrical dagger point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the pattern actually is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel sold as Damascus today is pattern-welded: layers of steel forge-welded together, folded, drawn out, then etched so the boundaries between the layers surface as light and dark bands. It is not the historical wootz crucible steel of Damascus, and we are not going to tell you it is. What it is instead is a technique the Norse genuinely used. Pattern-welded blades come out of Viking-Age graves, and the ripple running down this one is made the same way theirs was: steel welded to steel, with acid brought in at the end to show the seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stock is given to us as 1075 high-carbon steel. That means it holds an edge, it sharpens on an ordinary stone, and it will spot with rust if you leave it wet. Carbon steel, with everything that follows from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe profile is a seax. The hilt is not.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is single-edged. The spine runs level out of the guard, then falls away in one long clip to the point, with a narrow fuller cut just under the back. That is the seax silhouette, and it is what makes the knife read as Norse before you have looked at anything else on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hilt is a different matter and worth being straight about. Excavated seaxes are usually bare: a tang through a wooden or horn grip, no guard, no pommel. This one has a Damascus collar at the blade, a thin brass spacer, a barrel of bone, and a crescent Damascus pommel, all of the steel cut with the same lozenge lattice. That is a maker's interpretation borrowing from Viking sword furniture, not a copy of a specific find. It is why the piece looks the way it does, and we would rather say so than let you assume a grave produced it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBone, and why no two are alike\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grip is a single piece of genuine bone, waisted through the middle so the hand sits where it should and swelling again before the pommel. Bone takes colour unevenly. Expect cream through to honey, with visible grain, darker flecks and the occasional natural mark, and expect your knife to differ from the photographs in exactly those ways. Every one is worked by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe sheath\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine leather, dyed brown, stitched in contrasting thread with a scalloped border tooled along both edges. A riveted belt loop and a snap strap over the guard hold the knife where you put it. It is built to carry, not to sit on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-seax\"\u003eViking seax collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or start with our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/what-is-a-seax\"\u003ewhat a seax actually is\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a hunting and collector's knife. It is not intended for kitchen or cooking use. Handle, store and carry it responsibly and in line with your local laws.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this real Damascus steel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is pattern-welded steel, which is what the knife trade means by Damascus today: layers of steel forge-welded together and acid-etched so the pattern surfaces. It is not the historical wootz crucible steel of Damascus. Pattern-welding itself is a genuine Viking-Age technique, and this blade is made that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the Damascus seax dagger?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is 8 inches (203 mm) and the grip is 5 inches (127 mm), so the knife measures 13 inches (330 mm) overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the handle made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single piece of genuine bone, set between a Damascus steel guard and a crescent Damascus steel pommel, with a thin brass spacer at the guard. Bone colours unevenly, so shade, grain and small natural marks vary from knife to knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a sheath?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A tooled genuine leather belt sheath is included, with contrast stitching, a scalloped border, a riveted belt loop and a snap strap that closes over the guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the blade sharp, and how do I look after it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt ships sharp. The steel is high-carbon rather than stainless, so wipe it dry after use, keep a light film of oil on it, and store it out of the leather for the long term so moisture is not held against the blade. A darker patina over time is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VikingsBrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42820840980565,"sku":"VB-DM-SX80BN","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/damascus-viking-seax-dagger-bone-grip.jpg?v=1785770710"},{"product_id":"viking-seax-knife-8-inch-blade-stacked-leather-grip","title":"Viking Seax Knife – 8\" Blade, Stacked Leather Grip","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hand-forged Viking seax knife with an 8-inch 1075 high-carbon blade, a grip stacked from leather washers, and plain brass bolster and pommel.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thirteen inches overall, sharp out of the box, carried in a tooled leather belt sheath. The blade flat and the sheath can both be engraved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat 1075 actually gets you\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1075 is plain high-carbon steel: iron and about three quarters of one percent carbon, with nothing else doing the work. No chromium, no alloying tricks. That is the whole point of it. It hardens predictably, takes a keen edge, and comes back to sharp on an ordinary stone in a few minutes rather than needing diamond plates and patience. The trade is rust. Leave it wet and it will spot. Wipe it dry, keep a film of oil on it, and it will go dark and handsome instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe blade is period. The handle is not.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spine runs level out of the bolster, then falls away in one long straight clip to the point. Single-edged, no fuller, no etching. That is the seax silhouette, and it is why the knife reads as Norse from across a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grip is a different story, and we would rather tell it than let you assume. It is built from stacked leather washers: dozens of thin leather discs threaded over the tang, compressed hard, then turned and sanded smooth. That construction is a twentieth-century military-knife idiom, not a Viking one. Excavated seax grips are wood, horn or bone. We use it here because it is genuinely excellent in the hand, it holds a grip when wet, and it takes weather far better than a period-correct handle would. It is a working choice, not a historical one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrass, and only brass\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plain polished brass bolster where the blade meets the grip, and a plain brass cap closing the butt. No carving, no lattice, no runes, no rivets on show. Brass darkens with handling, which is part of why it is used: the knife looks better in five years than it does out of the box, and a minute with a cloth brings it back bright whenever you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMake it yours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the blade flat and the sheath can be engraved. A name, a date, a short line in runes. Engraving is hand-etched to order and adds a few days to dispatch. Choose it in the configurator above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe sheath\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrown genuine leather, stitched in cream thread with a scalloped border tooled inside both long edges. A snap strap closes over the grip and a wide belt loop on the back carries it on the hip. It is built to carry, not to sit on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-seax\"\u003eViking seax collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or start with our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/what-is-a-seax\"\u003ewhat a seax actually is\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a hunting and collector's knife. It is not intended for kitchen or cooking use. Handle, store and carry it responsibly and in line with your local laws.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel is the blade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-forged 1075 high-carbon steel. It is not stainless, so it takes a keener edge and sharpens more easily than stainless, but it will spot if left wet and will darken to a patina over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is this Viking seax knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is 8 inches (203 mm) and the grip is 5 inches (127 mm), so the knife measures 13 inches (330 mm) overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the handle made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStacked leather washers: thin leather discs threaded over the tang, compressed and turned smooth, held between a plain brass bolster and a plain brass pommel cap. It is a modern construction rather than a period one, chosen because it holds a grip in wet hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be engraved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Both the blade flat and the leather sheath can be engraved to order, hand-etched. Engraving adds a few days to dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a sheath?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A tooled genuine leather belt sheath is included, with cream contrast stitching, a scalloped border, a snap strap over the grip and a belt loop on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VikingsBrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42821077237845,"sku":"VB-SX80-LTHBR","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/viking-seax-knife-and-sheath-mossy-boulder.jpg?v=1785781379"},{"product_id":"full-tang-viking-seax-knife-rosewood-7-5-inch-blade","title":"Full Tang Viking Seax Knife – Rosewood, 7.5\" Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hand-forged Viking seax knife with a 7.5-inch 1075 high-carbon blade, full tang construction and rosewood scales pinned with brass.\u003c\/strong\u003e Twelve and a half inches overall, razor-sharp out of the box, carried in a genuine leather belt sheath. The blade flat and the handle can both be engraved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFull tang, and why it is on the spec sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull tang means the blade and the handle core are one continuous piece of steel running from the point all the way to the butt, with the rosewood fitted to it as two scales and pinned through. Nothing is glued into a socket, nothing is welded on, and there is no join to work loose. It is heavier than a hidden tang and that is the point: the weight sits back into the hand and the knife balances near the choil instead of pulling forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the structural difference between this knife and the rest of the rack. If you are going to baton it through a branch or lean on it, this is the construction you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat 1075 gets you\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1075 is plain high-carbon steel: iron and about three quarters of one percent carbon, with no chromium and no alloying tricks. It hardens predictably, takes a fine edge and comes back to sharp on an ordinary stone in a few minutes. The trade is rust. Leave it wet and it will spot, so wipe it dry, keep a film of oil on it, and let it go dark with use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe profile is a seax. The ergonomics are modern.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spine runs level out of the handle and then falls in one long straight clip to the point, single-edged, with a wide flat grind and a crisp grind line running parallel to the spine. That silhouette is the seax, and it is why the knife reads as Norse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is another matter and we would rather say it than let you assume. There is a rounded finger choil cut where the blade meets the handle, the underside is contoured to the hand and the butt swells to lock your grip. None of that is period. Excavated seax handles are simple wood or horn on a narrow tang, without a choil and without contouring. This one is built to be used in the field for hours, and that is a working choice rather than a historical one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRosewood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scales are rosewood, a dense oily hardwood that resists moisture and takes a soft satin polish rather than a plastic shine. It runs deep reddish-brown through to near-black, and the striping is different on every piece of timber. Expect your knife to differ from the photographs in grain and in tone. Three brass pins hold each scale, and the brass will darken with handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMake it yours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the blade flat and the rosewood handle can be engraved. A name, a date, a short line in runes. Engraving is hand-etched to order and adds a few days to dispatch. Choose it in the configurator above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe sheath\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine leather, dyed a deep oxblood, stitched in cream thread with black leather crosses set into the face and a strap that studs shut over the handle. A belt loop on the back carries it on the hip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-seax\"\u003eViking seax collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or start with our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/what-is-a-seax\"\u003ewhat a seax actually is\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSold to adults 18 and over. This is a bushcraft and hunting knife, not a kitchen knife. Handle, store and carry it responsibly and in line with your local laws.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does full tang mean and why does it matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade and the handle core are one continuous piece of steel running from the point to the butt, with the rosewood scales pinned onto it. There is no join to work loose, so the knife takes hard use better than a hidden-tang build and balances further back in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel is the blade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-forged 1075 high-carbon steel. It is not stainless, so it takes a finer edge and sharpens more easily, but it will spot if left wet and will darken to a patina over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is this Viking seax knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is 7.5 inches (190 mm) and the handle is 5 inches (127 mm), so the knife measures 12.5 inches (318 mm) overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the handle made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosewood scales fixed to the full tang with three brass pins. Rosewood is dense and oily, so it handles moisture well. Grain and colour vary from piece to piece, which is why no two handles look the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be engraved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Both the blade flat and the rosewood handle can be engraved to order, hand-etched. Engraving adds a few days to dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VikingsBrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42821228953685,"sku":"VB-SX75-ROSE","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/viking-seax-knife-rosewood-moss.jpg?v=1785782680"},{"product_id":"viking-seax-knife-12-inch-forge-finished-blade","title":"Viking Seax Knife – 12\" Blade, Forge-Finished Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hand-forged Viking seax knife with a 12-inch 1075 high-carbon blade, a rosewood handle and plain metal fittings.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seventeen inches overall, razor-sharp out of the box, carried in a hand-stitched cowhide sheath. The blade flat and the handle can both be engraved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwelve inches is the large end of the form\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost excavated seaxes are short. The everyday ones run four to eight inches of blade, and only the largest, the langseax, gets past a foot. At 12 inches of blade and 17 overall this sits at the top of that range, closer to a short sword in the hand than to a belt knife. It is worth knowing before you buy: this is not a pocketable working seax, it is a statement piece with real reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe two-tone finish, and what it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade reads as two clean bands. The flat along the spine is left dark from the forge and carries a run of short file marks across it; the lower half is ground and polished bright to the edge. The line between them is straight and deliberate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would rather be plain about this: that dark band is a finish, not a structural feature, and the file marks are texture rather than evidence of anything. What they do is stop a 12-inch slab of steel reading as flat and dead, and they hide handling marks the way a mirror polish never will. It is a good-looking, practical choice, and that is the whole claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1075, and what it costs you\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1075 is plain high-carbon steel: iron and about three quarters of one percent carbon, no chromium. It hardens predictably, takes a fine edge and sharpens back on an ordinary stone. It also rusts. On a blade this size that matters more than usual, because there is more surface to look after. Wipe it dry, keep a film of oil on it, and store it out of the leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRosewood and metal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is rosewood, a dense oily hardwood that resists moisture and takes a soft satin sheen rather than a plastic shine. It runs deep reddish-brown with darker striping, different on every piece. A plain metal collar sits where the blade meets the handle and a matching cap closes the butt, both smooth and undecorated, with fine ribbing and honest working scuffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMake it yours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the blade flat and the rosewood handle can be engraved. A name, a date, a short line in runes. Engraving is hand-etched to order and adds a few days to dispatch. Choose it in the configurator above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe sheath\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-stitched cowhide, dyed dark brown, with a pressed decorative panel on the face, a riveted belt loop and a strap that studs shut over the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-seax\"\u003eViking seax collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or start with our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/what-is-a-seax\"\u003ewhat a seax actually is\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSold to adults 18 and over. This is a hunting and collector's knife, not a kitchen knife. Handle, store and carry it responsibly and in line with your local laws.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is this Viking seax knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is 12 inches (305 mm) and the handle is 5 inches (127 mm), so the knife measures 17 inches (432 mm) overall. The blade is about 38 mm wide and 4 mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel is the blade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-forged 1075 high-carbon steel. It is not stainless, so it takes a fine edge and sharpens easily, but it will spot if left wet and will darken to a patina over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the blade two different colours?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flat along the spine is left dark from the forge and carries a run of file marks, and the lower half is ground and polished bright to the edge. It is a finish rather than a structural feature, and it hides handling marks better than a full mirror polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the handle made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosewood, with a plain metal collar at the blade and a matching plain metal cap at the butt. Rosewood is dense and oily, so it handles moisture well, and its grain and colour vary from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be engraved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Both the blade flat and the rosewood handle can be engraved to order, hand-etched. Engraving adds a few days to dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VikingsBrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42821701107797,"sku":"VB-SX120-RW","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/viking-seax-12-inch-knife-and-sheath.jpg?v=1785788239"},{"product_id":"viking-seax-knife-11-5-inch-rosewood-forge-finished","title":"Viking Seax Knife – 11.5\" Rosewood, Forge-Finished Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hand-forged Viking-styled seax with a 7.5-inch 1075 high-carbon blade, full tang construction and rosewood scales on three pins.\u003c\/strong\u003e Eleven and a half inches overall, 11 oz in the hand, carried in a stitched cowhide belt sheath. Both the blade flat and the sheath can be engraved to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere the numbers land\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade 7.5 inches, handle 4 inches, 11.5 inches overall. The stock is 4.5 mm thick at the spine and the blade is hardened to 56–58 HRC. That is the working middle of the range for a plain carbon steel: hard enough to hold an edge through a day of cutting, soft enough that an ordinary stone brings it back instead of a diamond plate, and tough enough that the tip is not the first thing to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 11 oz on a short 4-inch handle, the weight sits back over the hand rather than out at the point. That is the full tang doing its job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy plain carbon steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1075 carries about three quarters of one percent carbon and no chromium, so it behaves the way a smith expects: it hardens evenly, it grinds thin without chipping, and a few passes on a stone put the edge back. What it will not do is ignore water. Left damp it will spot, so dry it after use and keep a film of oil on the flats. The dark scale will deepen on its own with handling, and that patina is protection rather than damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe blade is finished in two halves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spine side keeps the black forge scale it came out of the fire with, rough and mottled, and only the bevel along the cutting edge is ground bright. The line between the two runs roughly parallel to the edge. It is a working finish rather than a mirror polish, so expect the black to vary from knife to knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe profile is a straight-edged seax: a level spine out of the handle with a single square step at the shoulder, then a long gradual taper to the point. No belly, no recurve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFull tang, rosewood scales\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade and the handle core are one piece of steel from the point to the butt, with the rosewood fitted as two scales and pinned through in three places. You can see the steel as a thin line all the way around the wood. There is no socket and no weld, so there is no join to work loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosewood is dense and oily, dark brown through to near-black, and it takes a satin finish rather than a gloss. Grain and tone vary from piece to piece, so your handle will not match the photographs exactly. The butt swells into a hook that stops the hand sliding back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe sheath\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCowhide, dyed dark brown, stitched in a contrasting tan thread with a tooled border running inside the seam. A single folded belt loop closes over the handle on one snap. It is cut for right-hand carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMake it yours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade flat and the sheath can both be engraved to order. A name, a date, or a short line in runes. Engraving is hand-etched and adds a few days to dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-seax\"\u003eViking seax collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or start with our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/what-is-a-seax\"\u003ewhat a seax actually is\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSold to adults 18 and over. This is a bushcraft and hunting knife, not a kitchen knife. Handle, store and carry it responsibly and in line with your local laws.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is this seax?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is 7.5 inches (190 mm) and the handle is 4 inches (102 mm), so the knife measures 11.5 inches (292 mm) overall. It weighs 11 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel is the blade, and how hard is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-forged 1075 high-carbon steel, 4.5 mm thick at the spine, hardened to 56 to 58 HRC. It is not stainless, so it takes a finer edge and sharpens more easily, but it will spot if left wet and will darken to a patina over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does full tang mean here?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade and the handle core are one continuous piece of steel running from the point to the butt, with the rosewood scales pinned onto it in three places. There is no join to work loose, and the balance sits back in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sheath is included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stitched cowhide sheath with a tooled border and a single snap closure over the handle, cut for right-hand carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be engraved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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Both the blade flat and the handle can be engraved to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere the numbers land\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade 10 inches, handle 5 inches, 15 inches overall, hardened to 54–56 HRC. That is a deliberately soft-ish heat treat for a blade this long: it gives up a little edge retention and buys back toughness, which is the right trade when the knife is long enough to be swung and pried with. It sharpens quickly on a stone and it does not chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the biggest fixed blade in the seax rack short of the 17-inch one. It is a two-hand-if-you-want-to knife, not a pocket tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe blade is finished in three bands\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook along the flat and you will see three: a narrow bright polished strip running the spine, a wide band of black forge scale through the middle where the steel was left as it came off the anvil, and a second wide polished bevel down to the cutting edge. The two bright bands run straight and parallel. It is a working finish rather than a mirror polish, so the black band varies from knife to knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spine runs level out of the handle and then falls in one long straight angled clip to the point. The edge below it is dead straight, with no belly and no recurve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFull tang, rosewood scales\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade and the handle core are one piece of steel from the point to the butt, with the rosewood fitted as two slab scales and pinned through. The steel shows as a thin line all the way around the wood, and the butt is cut off at a slant with a lanyard hole drilled through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside is not a plain stick. There is a deep rounded scallop cut right behind the blade for the index finger and a second shallower one behind that, so the hand indexes in the same place every time. Rosewood is dense and oily and takes a satin finish rather than a gloss; grain and tone vary from piece to piece, so your handle will not match the photographs exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe sheath is a scout carry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeather, riveted right around the outline, with two wide straps wrapped across the body and a short retention tab closed by a single snap. Because the straps wrap rather than hang, it can be worn horizontally across the small of the back as well as vertically on the hip, on either side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMake it yours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade flat and the rosewood handle can both be engraved to order. A name, a date, or a short line in runes. Engraving is hand-etched and adds a few days to dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-seax\"\u003eViking seax collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or start with our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/what-is-a-seax\"\u003ewhat a seax actually is\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSold to adults 18 and over. This is a hunting and bushcraft knife, not a kitchen knife. Handle, store and carry it responsibly and in line with your local laws.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is this seax?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is 10 inches (254 mm) and the handle is 5 inches (127 mm), so the knife measures 15 inches (381 mm) overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel is the blade, and how hard is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-forged high-carbon steel, hardened to 54 to 56 HRC. It is not stainless, so it takes a fine edge and sharpens easily on an ordinary stone, but it will spot if left wet and will darken to a patina over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does full tang mean here?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade and the handle core are one continuous piece of steel running from the point to the butt, with the rosewood scales pinned onto it. There is no join to work loose, which matters more on a blade this long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the sheath carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a leather scout sheath, riveted around the outline, with two wide straps wrapped across the body and a snap retention tab. The wrapped straps let it be worn horizontally or vertically, on either side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be engraved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Both the blade flat and the rosewood handle can be engraved to order, hand-etched. Engraving adds a few days to dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VikingsBrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42828511674453,"sku":"VB-SX100-HUNT","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/hf_20260805_163657_d83ae194-dce5-46c5-b4e1-96a53ecc3a36.png?v=1785948315"},{"product_id":"langseax-viking-sword-18-inch-blade-leather-grip","title":"Langseax Viking Sword – 18\" Blade, Leather Grip","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hand-forged Viking-styled langseax with an 18-inch 1075 high-carbon blade, a leather-wrapped grip and a solid steel pommel.\u003c\/strong\u003e Twenty-four inches overall, carried in a hand-stitched leather scabbard. Both the blade flat and the sheath can be engraved to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThis is the long end of the seax family\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeax is a family, not a single knife, and it runs from a four-inch belt tool up to something you would call a sword in any other language. At 18 inches of blade on a 24-inch overall length, this one sits at the far end of that range. It is a two-hands-if-you-want-to piece, and it is closer in feel to a short sword than to the bushcraft seaxes elsewhere in the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe say that plainly because the size is the whole point of the listing, and because a buyer expecting a belt knife will be surprised when the box arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-edged, broad, with a narrow fuller running most of its length close to the back. The back is straight; the edge runs straight and then rises in one long gradual clip to the point. A fuller is not decoration: it takes weight out of the middle of a long blade without taking away stiffness, which is what keeps a piece this size from feeling dead in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is a bright satin polish across the whole face rather than a forge-scaled surface. The steel is 1075 high carbon, so it is not stainless: it will spot if it is left wet, and it will darken to a patina with handling. Wipe it dry, keep a film of oil on it, and it looks after itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe hilt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA straight flat steel crossguard, a grip wrapped in leather over a wood core with a single brass rivet set through it near the guard, and a solid steel pommel in the shape Viking-age smiths used: a wide flat base with a faceted crest above it. Nothing is glued on for looks, and there is no wire, no bone and no gemwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather is a deep oxblood, dark enough that it reads almost black in low light and warms up in the sun. It is the same hide as the scabbard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe scabbard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeather, hand-stitched down one edge and around the point in black thread, with two wide belt straps crossing the body so it can be slung rather than hung off a single loop. No metal throat, no buckle, no snap. The stitching is the closure and the structure both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMake it yours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade flat and the scabbard can both be engraved to order. A name, a date, or a short line in runes. Engraving is hand-etched and adds a few days to dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-seax\"\u003eViking seax collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or start with our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/what-is-a-seax\"\u003ewhat a seax actually is\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSold to adults 18 and over. This is a collector's and display piece, not a kitchen or utility knife. Handle, store and carry it responsibly and in line with your local laws.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is this langseax?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is 18 inches (457 mm) and the grip is 6 inches (152 mm), so it measures 24 inches (610 mm) overall. That is short-sword territory rather than knife territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a langseax a knife or a sword?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth names get used. Seax covers the whole family from small belt knives upward, and the long end of it overlaps with what most people would simply call a sword. At 18 inches of blade this piece belongs to that long end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel is the blade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-forged 1075 high-carbon steel with a satin polished finish. It is not stainless, so it takes a fine edge and sharpens easily, but it will spot if left wet and will darken to a patina over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the grip made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wood core wrapped in leather, fixed with a single brass rivet near the crossguard, between a flat steel guard and a solid steel pommel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sheath is included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hand-stitched leather scabbard, sewn down one edge and around the point in black thread, with two wide belt straps crossing the body.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VikingsBrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42828542115925,"sku":"VB-LSX180-LTH","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/hf_20260805_170449_432360ca-3df0-435f-9c32-3452a4b35bda.png?v=1785950384"},{"product_id":"modern-seax-bushcraft-knife-4-5-inch-blade-scout-sheath","title":"Modern Seax Bushcraft Knife – 4.5\" Blade, Scout Sheath","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compact Viking-styled bushcraft seax with a 4.5-inch high-carbon blade, 4 mm full tang and a squared spine cut to strike a ferro rod.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nine inches overall, carried in a leather scout sheath that rides horizontally or vertically. Both the blade flat and the handle can be engraved to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThis one is built to be used, not displayed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the seaxes in this rack are historical shapes first. This is the opposite: the seax profile is there, but every decision behind it is a modern bushcraft one. It is short enough to carry all day, thick enough to take a beating, and the spine is finished square so it does a job beyond cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe squared spine is the point of the design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back of the blade is ground to a crisp 90 degree edge along its whole length. That does two things: it throws a proper shower of sparks off a ferro rod, and it scrapes tinder and fatwood without you having to turn the cutting edge on it. A rounded or bevelled spine will do neither, which is why it is worth saying out loud rather than burying it in a spec list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour and a half inches, straight-edged, with the spine dropping in one long straight facet to the point so the tip sits low and stays strong. There is no belly and no recurve, which makes it easy to sharpen on a flat stone and predictable on a cutting board or a piece of wood. The grind is a wide flat satin, not a mirror polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steel is hand-forged high carbon at 4 mm thick, running full tang through the handle. It is not stainless: wipe it dry after use, keep a film of oil on it, and let it take a patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo wood scales pinned through the tang, with the bare steel showing as a thin line all the way round, and a lanyard hole at the butt lined with a metal tube so a cord will not chew into the wood. The scales are a figured hardwood, so grain and tone vary from piece to piece and your knife will not match the photographs exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe sheath carries three ways\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeather, stitched in a contrasting cream thread, with two wide straps wrapped around the body and a small loop on the side. Because the straps wrap rather than hang, it can sit vertically on the hip, horizontally across the back of the belt, or scout-style at the front. No buckle and no snap flap: the friction of the pouch holds the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMake it yours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade flat and the wooden handle can both be engraved to order. A name, a date, or a short line in runes. Engraving is hand-etched and adds a few days to dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-seax\"\u003eViking seax collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or start with our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/what-is-a-seax\"\u003ewhat a seax actually is\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSold to adults 18 and over. This is a bushcraft and camp knife, not a kitchen knife. Handle, store and carry it responsibly and in line with your local laws.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is this seax?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is 4.5 inches (114 mm) and the knife is 9 inches (229 mm) overall, so the blade and the handle are roughly the same length. The stock is 4 mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the spine strike a ferro rod?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The back of the blade is ground square to a 90 degree edge along its whole length, which is what a ferro rod needs. It also works for scraping tinder and fatwood without dulling the cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel is the blade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-forged high-carbon steel, 4 mm thick, full tang. It is not stainless, so it takes a fine edge and sharpens easily on an ordinary stone, but it will spot if left wet and will darken to a patina over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the sheath carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a leather scout sheath with two wide straps wrapped around the body, so it can be worn vertically on the hip, horizontally across the back of the belt, or scout-style at the front. There is no buckle and no snap flap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be engraved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Both the blade flat and the wooden handle can be engraved to order, hand-etched. Engraving adds a few days to dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VikingsBrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42828590252117,"sku":"VB-SX45-MODERN","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/hf_20260805_173312_4618af96-fea1-47aa-a717-93b67f22bcd0.png?v=1785951741"},{"product_id":"hand-forged-viking-bearded-axe-rune-engraved-ash-handle","title":"Forged Viking Bearded Axe with Rune Engraving, 28 in","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Forged Viking Bearded Axe is a full size axe, 28 in (71 cm) overall, with a 6.5 in (16.5 cm) cutting edge and a head of forged carbon steel finished in a dark patina.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blade face is cut with the first eight runes of the Elder Futhark, and a leather head sheath is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 28 in (71 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting edge: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead width: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.4 kg (3.08 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead: forged carbon steel, dark patina finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: ash wood, scorched grain, leather knot wrap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFittings: copper ferrule and copper butt cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: leather head sheath with belt loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe inscription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade carries \u003cstrong\u003eᚠ ᚢ ᚦ ᚨ ᚱ ᚲ ᚷ ᚹ\u003c\/strong\u003e, the first eight runes of the Elder Futhark: fehu, uruz, thurisaz, ansuz, raido, kenaz, gebo, wunjo. These are the runes that give the alphabet its name, f, u, th, a, r, k.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarving the futhark row itself was one of the most common inscriptions on real Viking Age objects. It appears on weapons, combs, bracteates and grave goods across Scandinavia, and it was understood as invoking the whole rune set at once rather than spelling out a sentence. That is why it is sold as a row of runes and not as a translated phrase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe runes are cut after the dark patina is applied, so the metal inside each stroke stays bare bright steel. The contrast against the patinated face is the whole effect: no paint, no inlay, no filler. You can look up any rune on the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rune-translator\"\u003erune translator\u003c\/a\u003e, and see the rest of the range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engraved-viking-axes\"\u003eEngraved Viking Axes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon steel is not stainless. Wipe the head dry after use and after any contact with damp, and keep a light film of oil on it in storage. The patina is a protective finish, so do not polish it off. In humid conditions, store the axe outside its sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach axe is finished by hand, so grain, scorch pattern and patina vary slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big and how heavy is this Viking axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures 28 in (71 cm) overall with a 6.5 in (16.5 cm) cutting edge, the head is 6.5 in (16.5 cm) wide, and it weighs 1.4 kg (3.08 lb).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the runes on the blade mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are the first eight runes of the Elder Futhark: fehu, uruz, thurisaz, ansuz, raido, kenaz, gebo and wunjo. This is the opening row of the rune alphabet rather than a word or a sentence, and carving that row was a common inscription on real Viking Age objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the axe come with a sheath?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A leather head sheath with a belt loop is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the handle made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsh wood with a scorched grain finish and a leather knot wrap, fitted with a copper ferrule and a copper butt cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I care for the axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the head dry after use and keep a light film of oil on it during storage, because carbon steel is not stainless. 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