{"title":"Viking Armory","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into VikingsBrand's Viking armory - our full arsenal of hand-forged Norse weapons, from bearded and battle \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-axes\"\u003eViking axes\u003c\/a\u003e to seax knives and Thor's hammer replicas. Forged from carbon and stainless steel with hardwood handles and leather sheaths, these are pieces for collectors, reenactors and Norse enthusiasts. Many can be \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/personalized-viking-blades\"\u003eengraved with a name or runes\u003c\/a\u003e before they ship. Browse the armory below, and scroll past the products for a full guide to Viking weapons and how to choose.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bushcraft-quality-blacksmith-viking-nordic-hammer","title":"Bushcraft Quality Blacksmith Viking Nordic Thor's Hammer","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBushcraft Quality Blacksmith Viking Nordic Thor's Hammer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bushcraft hammer is made from hardened carbon steel. The quality blacksmith hammer tool is hand-forged and made using traditional blacksmith methods. It could be also a decorative object in your house, re-enactment games hammer. An ideal gift for any special man in your life - father, husband, brother, uncle, etc. Also if you are a fan of LARP and re-enactment events this hammer is a perfect item.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem details:\u003cbr\u003eThe weight of the hammer: 2,7 kg\u003cbr\u003eLength: 425mm (16.7\")\u003cbr\u003eHead size: 65*45mm (2.55*1.77\")\u003cbr\u003eHandle material: Birchwood, buffed, tinted, carved, suede wrap.\u003cbr\u003eHead length: 160mm (6.29\")\u003cbr\u003eHolder included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hammer will be custom-made and be ready for shipment within\u003cspan\u003e 2\u003c\/span\u003e-5\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebusiness days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Customization: I can engrave your text in Viking style on the handle (NOT metal part). You can give any text or picture or symbol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard shipping: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA, Canada - 20-45days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEU countries - 10-25days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRest of the world - 20-50days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: you can choose fast delivery via DHL which takes only 4-6 business days! For last moment gifts and urgent situations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll steps involved in making this hammer was done solely with care by hand. No CNC, Waterjet or pre-cut blanks were used.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the name of Thor's hammer in Norse mythology?\u003c\/strong\u003e Thor's hammer is called \u003cstrong\u003eMjölnir\u003c\/strong\u003e, the mightiest weapon of the Norse gods and a symbol of protection and strength. This piece is a functional, hand-forged \u003cstrong\u003eNordic hammer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Viking blacksmith tradition, for Mjölnir jewelry and replicas, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vikingsbrand.co\/collections\/thor-hammer-mjolnir\"\u003eMjolnir collection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vikingsbrand.co\/collections\/thor-hammer-replica\"\u003eThor's hammer replicas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Nordic hammer functional?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it is hand-forged from hardened carbon steel using traditional blacksmith methods (no CNC, waterjet or pre-cut blanks), so it works as a real bushcraft and forge hammer, and also as a display, gift or re-enactment \/ LARP piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big and heavy is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e It weighs about 2.7 kg and is 425 mm (16.7\") long, with a carved birchwood handle and suede wrap; a holder is included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancientsmithy.com","offers":[{"title":"Just Thor's Hammer","offer_id":31421200564309,"sku":"hammer-7","price":264.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Thor's Hammer \u0026 Wooden Box","offer_id":31421200597077,"sku":"hammer-7","price":389.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/products\/bushcraft-quality-blacksmith-viking-nordic-thors-hammer-104768.jpg?v=1612054357"},{"product_id":"huge-viking-nordic-thors-hammer","title":"Huge Viking Nordic Thor's Hammer","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-xs-1 ml-xs-1 ml-md-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-xs-1 pt-xs-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"b mb-xs-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuge Viking Nordic Thor's Hammer!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"b mb-xs-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"b mb-xs-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle material: Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade material: Carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-group bg-white  pl-md-0 pr-md-0 mt-xs-1 mt-md-3 \"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-md-0 pt-xs-1 pr-md-0 break-word \"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"description-text\" class=\"text-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"description-text-content-toggle\" class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-03 wt-content-toggle__body--truncated\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003eWe are proud to show you our new hammer. The hammer is made from hardened carbon steel. The quality hammer tool is hand-forged and made using traditional blacksmith methods. It could be also a decorative object in your house, re-enactment games hammer, as well as functional bushcraft and woodworking tool. An ideal gift for any special man in your life - father, husband, brother, uncle, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem details:\u003cbr\u003eHandle length: 40cm (15.7\").\u003cbr\u003eHead size: 11x4x4cm (4.3x1.5x1.5\")\u003cbr\u003eHandle material: acacia wood.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hammer will be custom-made and be ready for shipment within\u003cspan\u003e 2\u003c\/span\u003e-5\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebusiness days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Customization: I can engrave your text in Viking style on the handle (NOT metal part). You can give any text or picture or symbol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard shipping: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA, Canada - 20-45days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEU countries - 10-25days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRest of the world - 20-50days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: you can choose fast delivery via DHL which takes only 4-6 business days! For last moment gifts and urgent situations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll steps involved in making this hammer was done solely with care by hand. No CNC, Waterjet or pre-cut blanks were used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is this Viking Thor's hammer made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe head is hardened carbon steel and the handle is acacia wood. It is hand-forged using traditional blacksmith methods, and the listing states that no CNC, waterjet or pre-cut blanks were used at any stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big is this Nordic hammer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe handle is 40 cm (15.7\") long and the head measures 11 x 4 x 4 cm (4.3 x 1.5 x 1.5\"). The listing does not state a total weight for this hammer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it a working hammer or a decorative piece?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth. It is described as a functional bushcraft and woodworking tool, and it also works as a decorative object at home or as a re-enactment and LARP hammer. It is a full-size striking tool, so it should be used, stored and carried responsibly and in line with your local laws.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I have text engraved on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Custom text, a picture or a symbol can be engraved in Viking style on the wooden handle only, not on the metal head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow soon does it ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach hammer is custom-made and ready for shipment within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery time then varies by destination, and a faster DHL option is offered. VikingsBrand ships tracked, with free shipping on orders over $129 and 30-day returns on unused items in their original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancientsmithy.com","offers":[{"title":"Just Thor's Hammer","offer_id":31424226426965,"sku":"21-val-hammer","price":389.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Thor's Hammer \u0026 Wooden Box","offer_id":31424226459733,"sku":"21-val-hammer+box","price":544.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/products\/huge-viking-nordic-thors-hammer-572472.jpg?v=1612054377"},{"product_id":"bushcraft-viking-thors-hammer","title":"Bushcraft Viking Real Size Thor's Hammer","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-xs-1 ml-xs-1 ml-md-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-xs-1 pt-xs-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"b mb-xs-1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBushcraft Viking THOR hammer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a hand forged Viking THOR hammer is made from steel 60G. A compact bushcraft hammer, hand-forged and made from carbon steel using traditional blacksmith methods. This Scandinavian engraved hammer will be a perfect companion in your adventures in the wilds. It could be also a decorative or collectible object in your house, re-enactment games hammer. Also, can be used in any LARP event. An ideal best men, groomsmen, father, brother, uncle, boss or husband custom gift.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 5,7 kg\u003cbr\u003eHead size: 65mmx55mmx155mm\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: steel\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 350 mm (13,8\")\u003c\/p\u003e\nre-enactment games hammer, as well as functional bushcraft and woodworking tool. An ideal gift for any special man in your life - father, husband, brother, uncle, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-group bg-white  pl-md-0 pr-md-0 mt-xs-1 mt-md-3 \"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-md-0 pt-xs-1 pr-md-0 break-word \"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"description-text\" class=\"text-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"description-text-content-toggle\" class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-03 wt-content-toggle__body--truncated\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hammer will be custom-made and be ready for shipment within\u003cspan\u003e 2\u003c\/span\u003e-5\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebusiness days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard shipping: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA, Canada - 20-45days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEU countries - 10-25days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRest of the world - 20-50days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: you can choose fast delivery via DHL which takes only 4-6 business days! For last moment gifts and urgent situations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll steps involved in making this hammer was done solely with care by hand. No CNC, Waterjet or pre-cut blanks were used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel is this Thor's hammer made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is hand-forged from 60G steel using traditional blacksmith methods, and the listing states that no CNC, waterjet or pre-cut blanks were used. It is also described as Scandinavian engraved, and every step of the work is done by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow heavy is it and how long?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt weighs 5.7 kg, its total length is 350 mm (13.8\") and the head measures 65 x 55 x 155 mm. That makes it a short, very head-heavy hammer rather than a long-handled one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this a working hammer or a display piece?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is described as a functional bushcraft and woodworking hammer, and also as a decorative or collectible object and a re-enactment or LARP piece. At 5.7 kg it is a heavy striking tool, so it should be handled, stored and carried responsibly and in line with your local laws.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should the steel be looked after?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is bare steel, so keeping it dry and wiping it down after use is the usual care for an uncoated steel tool. The listing does not state that any protective coating or finish is applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow soon does it ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach hammer is custom-made and ready for shipment within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery time then varies by destination, and a faster DHL option is offered. VikingsBrand ships tracked, with free shipping on orders over $129 and 30-day returns on unused items in their original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancientsmithy.com","offers":[{"title":"Just Thor's Hammer","offer_id":31424366968917,"sku":"","price":280.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/products\/bushcraft-viking-thors-hammer-629935.jpg?v=1612054404"},{"product_id":"custom-hand-forged-viking-thor-hammer","title":"Custom Hand Forged Viking Thor hammer","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-xs-1 ml-xs-1 ml-md-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-xs-1 pt-xs-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"b mb-xs-1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom hand forged Viking Thor hammer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis custom hand forged hammer is an awesome collectible item at the same time.\u003cbr\u003eThe compact Viking Thor hammer, hand-forged and made from carbon steel using traditional blacksmith methods.\u003cbr\u003eIt could be also a decorative object in your house, re-enactment or LARP games weapon. An ideal best man, groomsman, father, brother, son or husband gift.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem details:\u003cbr\u003eThe weight of the hammer: 1,92 kg\u003cbr\u003eLength: 1150 mm (45.3\")\u003cbr\u003eHead size: 35mmx35mm (1,38\"x1,38\")\u003cbr\u003eHandle material: steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-group bg-white  pl-md-0 pr-md-0 mt-xs-1 mt-md-3 \"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-md-0 pt-xs-1 pr-md-0 break-word \"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"description-text\" class=\"text-body\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hammer will be custom-made and be ready for shipment within\u003cspan\u003e 2\u003c\/span\u003e-5\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebusiness days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard shipping: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA, Canada - 20-45days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEU countries - 10-25days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRest of the world - 20-50days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: you can choose fast delivery via DHL which takes only 4-6 business days! For last moment gifts and urgent situations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll steps involved in making this hammer was done solely with care by hand. No CNC, Waterjet or pre-cut blanks were used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this a working hammer or a collectible piece?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe listing sells it as a collectible and decorative piece for display at home and for re-enactment and LARP use. Unlike the working blacksmith hammers in this range, it is not described as a functional bushcraft or woodworking tool, so it should not be bought as a striking tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big and heavy is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt weighs 1.92 kg and measures 1150 mm (45.3\") in total length, with a 35 x 35 mm head. It is a long-shafted piece rather than a short workshop hammer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is hand-forged from carbon steel using traditional blacksmith methods, and the handle is steel as well, so the whole piece is bare metal. Keeping it dry is the usual care for uncoated steel, and the listing states that no CNC, waterjet or pre-cut blanks were used.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Thor's hammer stand for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThor's hammer is Mjölnir, the weapon of the Norse god Thor and a symbol of protection and strength. Small Mjölnir amulets are genuine Viking Age finds; this is a modern hand-forged piece inspired by that symbol, not a copy of an excavated artefact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow soon does it ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach hammer is custom-made and ready for shipment within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery time then varies by destination, and a faster DHL option is offered. VikingsBrand ships tracked, with free shipping on orders over $129 and 30-day returns on unused items in their original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancientsmithy.com","offers":[{"title":"Just Thor's Hammer","offer_id":31424468648021,"sku":"","price":373.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/products\/custom-hand-forged-viking-thor-hammer-357116.jpg?v=1612054449"},{"product_id":"big-viking-hammer-with-vegvisir","title":"Big Viking Thor Hammer with Vegvisir – Hand-Forged Carbon Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA big, hand-forged Viking Thor hammer bearing the Vegvísir, with a carbon steel head and acacia wood handle, weighing about 2.2 kg.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each hammer is custom-made by hand — no CNC, waterjet or pre-cut blanks — and ready for shipment within 5–7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead material: carbon steel; head size 11 × 4 × 4 cm (4.3 × 1.5 × 1.5″)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: acacia wood, 40 cm (15.7″) long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal weight: ~2.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully handmade — no CNC, waterjet or pre-cut blanks used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy default you receive the same product as in the photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: engraving (text, logo, images) for an additional fee; wooden box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom-made and ready for shipment within 5–7 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard shipping: USA\/Canada 20–45 days, EU 10–25 days, rest of world 20–50 days; fast DHL delivery (4–6 business days) available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hammer of Thor — Mjölnir — was the Viking Age's best-loved symbol of protection, and this full-size forged version carries a Vegvísir on its head. An honest note: the Vegvísir compass stave comes from later Icelandic manuscripts, not Viking-Age finds — read its real story in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/library\"\u003eNorse symbol library\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse more hand-forged steel in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-armory\"\u003eViking armory collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is this Thor hammer made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe head is hand-forged carbon steel (11 × 4 × 4 cm) and the handle is acacia wood, 40 cm (15.7 inches) long. The whole hammer weighs about 2.2 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Vegvísir symbol mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Vegvísir is an Icelandic stave described in manuscripts from after the Viking Age as a charm to help the bearer find their way through rough weather. It was not used by historical Vikings — we believe in being honest about that — but it remains a beloved modern Norse symbol of guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the hammer hand-forged?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. All steps are done by hand — no CNC machining, waterjet cutting or pre-cut blanks — and by default you receive the same product shown in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long do production and shipping take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach hammer is custom-made and ready to ship within 5–7 business days. Standard shipping takes roughly 20–45 days to USA\/Canada, 10–25 days to the EU and 20–50 days elsewhere; fast DHL delivery (4–6 business days) is available for urgent gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I get the hammer engraved or with a wooden box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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A forged-steel version at full weight honors where the legend started: at an anvil. Display it among our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-home-decor\"\u003eViking home decor\u003c\/a\u003e, or read more in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/norse-mythology-symbols-and-meanings\"\u003eNorse symbols and meanings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this Thor hammer real metal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — it is hand forged from steel, weighing 5.1 kg (11.2 lb). 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The flat is left with its hammered forge texture while the edge is ground bright and thin, so you get the look of a forged blade and a working bevel on the same piece. Three millimetres at the spine gives it enough stiffness to lever through a joint without flexing away from you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRosewood and brass\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is natural rosewood — dense, close-grained and warm in the hand — seated in a heavy cast brass bolster and finished with a brass cap at the butt. The bolster puts weight behind your grip, which is what makes a 300-gram knife feel controlled rather than heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCarry it to the fire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt ships in a riveted leather sheath with a belt slot, so it travels to the fishing spot, the camp or the barbecue instead of living in a drawer. 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The leather sheath has a belt slot so it carries easily outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Debby Kitchenware Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39668087193685,"sku":"","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/hf_20260723_160829_513dde8f-7eb4-41b0-b52f-258901470b6a.jpg?v=1784823207"},{"product_id":"usa-shipping-only-viking-battle-axe-the-skeggox-hand-forged-skegg-axe-head-brown-viking-axe-of-ragnar-lothbrok","title":"The Skeggøx – Hand-Forged Viking Bearded Axe of Ragnar Lothbrok","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Skeggøx is a hand-forged Viking bearded axe with a rosewood handle, the fully functional, iconic axe style linked to Ragnar Lothbrok.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is built as a real, usable axe rather than a decorative toy, which is why it works equally well on the wall, in a collection, or in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild \u0026amp; materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-forged steel in the true \u003cem\u003eSkeggøx\u003c\/em\u003e (bearded) profile, the lower edge drawn down into a hooking \"beard.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e carefully chosen \u003cstrong\u003erosewood\u003c\/strong\u003e, finished with leather wraps for a secure, authentic grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead size:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 14 cm \/ 5.5\"; \u003cstrong\u003etotal length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 cm \/ 21.6\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully functional\u003c\/strong\u003e, a working axe with a real edge, not a cast display replica.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Skeggøx, Ragnar Lothbrok's axe?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eSkeggøx\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vikingsbrand.co\/blogs\/norse-news\/what-is-a-bearded-axe\"\u003ebearded axe\u003c\/a\u003e, is the most recognisable Viking axe shape. 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=\"https:\/\/www.vikingsbrand.co\/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. 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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. 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Small utility knives like this were everyday tools across the Norse world. See more hand-forged blades in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-armory\"\u003eViking armory collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Viking neck knife made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade is hand forged from a single piece of Damascus steel with full tang construction. The natural patina and pock marks from forging are kept, so each knife has unique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe knife measures 3.14 inches overall with a 2-inch blade — a compact size made to be worn around the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do you carry a neck knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a black leather sheath and a leather cord necklace, so you can wear it like a pendant, hang it from your belt, or carry it in a pocket. Contrast stitching on the sheath helps hold the knife securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this knife for cooking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — this is a hunting and collector's knife. It is not intended for kitchen or cooking use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the knife ship internationally?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — this knife ships within the USA only. Orders are shipped with tracking, and unused items in original packaging can be returned within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yousaf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39671919804501,"sku":"GV-OZ9Z-H1VI","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/products\/usa-shipping-only-hand-forged-viking-knife-unique-gifts-for-men-and-history-lovers-black-sheath-265747.jpg?v=1639579137"},{"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. A genuine, hand-embossed leather sheath is included, set with brass rivets and a hanging ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it make a good gift?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The hand-carved Norse ornaments and leather sheath make it a memorable gift for Viking and Norse-mythology fans, and it is something to keep or pass down.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VikingsBrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40036659396693,"sku":"VB-YS-D001","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/products\/viking-dagger-knife-viking-hand-forged-dagger-159283.jpg?v=1650359697"},{"product_id":"vikingsbrand-viking-knife-huginn-muninn-hand-forged-knife-with-raven-engraving","title":"Huginn \u0026 Muninn Viking Seax Knife – Raven-Etched Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hand-forged Viking seax knife with Odin's ravens etched the length of a 4.7-inch carbon steel blade, an ash-wood handle and a leather sheath carrying the same birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nine inches overall — a belt knife sized for real use, decorated like something meant to be looked at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHuginn and Muninn, etched into the steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOdin kept two ravens. Huginn is \"thought\" and Muninn is \"memory\", and in the poem Grímnismál the god sends them out over the world each morning and admits he fears more for Muninn's return than Huginn's. Both birds are worked into the blade on \u003cem\u003eboth\u003c\/em\u003e sides in interlaced Norse ornament — bodies knotting back through their own wings, the way the beasts do on Viking-age metalwork — against a field of etched dots and small marks. It is acid-etched into a dark blade, so the pattern reads bright against the steel rather than being cut into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAsh, not resin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is ash, treated rather than painted, so the grain runs visibly through it and every knife is figured differently. It is pinned through with two rivets and drilled for a lanyard at the butt. Ash is the wood Norse tradition puts at the centre of the world in Yggdrasil, which is a pleasing thing to have in the hand, and it is also simply a good tough handle timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe sheath carries the same birds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife sits in a thick genuine-leather sheath, stitched all round and closed with a brass snap, with the raven design embossed into the face so the sheath and the blade match rather than merely coexist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the rest of the range in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/viking-seax\"\u003eViking seax collection\u003c\/a\u003e, read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/what-is-a-seax\"\u003ewhat a seax actually is\u003c\/a\u003e, or look at the \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, which takes the raven to the pommel instead of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a hunting 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 do the ravens on the blade mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are Huginn and Muninn, Odin's two ravens — \"thought\" and \"memory\". In Norse myth they fly out across the world each day and return to Odin with everything they have seen and heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNine inches (23 cm) overall: a 4.7-inch (12 cm) blade about 2 inches (5 cm) at its widest, on a 4.3-inch (11 cm) handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the handle made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsh wood, treated rather than painted so the grain shows through, pinned with two rivets and drilled for a lanyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a sheath?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A thick genuine-leather sheath with durable stitching and a brass snap, embossed with the same raven design as the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it as a kitchen knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It 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":40245718450261,"sku":"49-6JZ7-9OUV","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/products\/Knifemainimage.jpg?v=1660819159"},{"product_id":"hand-viking-viking-axe-with-decorated-axe-head-and-carved-handle","title":"Hand-Forged Viking Axe – Decorated Head \u0026 Carved Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis hand-forged Viking axe pairs a decorated, etched head with a carved wooden handle, a fully functional working axe at an accessible price.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the value pick in our range: a real, usable Viking axe rather than a cast display replica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild \u0026amp; materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead:\u003c\/strong\u003e forged carbon steel, finished with etched Norse detailing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-carved wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\" (50.8 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully functional\u003c\/strong\u003e, 100% handmade, built to be used as well as displayed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA working Viking axe you can afford\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost decorated Viking axes are display-only. 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=\"https:\/\/www.vikingsbrand.co\/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=\"https:\/\/www.vikingsbrand.co\/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":99.0,"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=\"https:\/\/www.vikingsbrand.co\/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=\"https:\/\/www.vikingsbrand.co\/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":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/products\/vikingsbrand-odins-double-head-viking-axe-hand-forged-carbon-steel-twin-blade-berserker-axe-with-ash-wood-handle-138893.jpg?v=1667650654"},{"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). Unused items in original packaging can be returned within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ancientsmithy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41739425841237,"sku":"axe-fenrir-1","price":310.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/viking-axe-handmade-ulfhednar-warriorsancientsmithyancientsmithy-5646438_c5d6b29e-f3be-4bb0-872f-6e168ad8d18a.jpg?v=1759671268"},{"product_id":"throwing-axe-vargr-viking-axe","title":"Vargr Viking Throwing Axe – Hand-Forged \u0026 Functional","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Vargr\" is a fully functional Viking throwing axe, a hardened high-carbon (AISI 1065) head on a balanced ash handle, built for real target throwing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact at 40 cm overall and well-weighted at 1 kg, it's made to stick, not just to sit on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVargr throwing axe: build \u0026amp; materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-forged high-carbon steel (AISI 1065), hardened and ready to throw; head length 5.51\" (140 mm), cutting edge 3.31\" (85 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e ergonomic ash wood with Nordic-style engravings and a reinforced grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.74\" (400 mm); \u003cstrong\u003eweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2 lb (1 kg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully functional\u003c\/strong\u003e for target throwing; custom engraving and a wooden box optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to throw\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA throwing axe is a different tool from a display piece: the head is compact and carefully balanced for accurate throws. 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=\"https:\/\/www.vikingsbrand.co\/blogs\/norse-news\/best-viking-axes\"\u003ebest Viking axes\u003c\/a\u003e. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vikingsbrand.co\/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":"hand-forged-fireman-s-axe-american-superhero-with-leather-case","title":"Hand-Forged Fireman’s Axe “American Superhero” with Leather Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"American Superhero\" is a hand-forged firefighter's axe in W108 high-carbon steel, a full-size two-handed fire axe hardened to 54–58 HRC, 89 cm long, with an included leather case.\u003c\/strong\u003e It pairs the chopping power of a survival axe with the classic firefighter's-axe form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFireman's 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.48\" (190 mm); \u003cstrong\u003ecutting edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.1\" (130 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35\" (890 mm); \u003cstrong\u003eweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.6 lb (3 kg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather case included\u003c\/strong\u003e; wooden box and engraving optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA functional firefighter's axe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModelled on the traditional firefighter's axe, the American Superhero is a heavy two-handed tool: its 3 kg mass and forged W108 head drive powerful chopping strikes, while the long ash handle gives leverage. 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=\"https:\/\/www.vikingsbrand.co\/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=\"https:\/\/www.vikingsbrand.co\/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=\"https:\/\/www.vikingsbrand.co\/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. 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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=\"https:\/\/www.vikingsbrand.co\/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=\"https:\/\/www.vikingsbrand.co\/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=\"https:\/\/www.vikingsbrand.co\/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. The Gurons is well-balanced and hardened to 54–58 HRC, so it works for target throwing as well as camp and outdoor tasks. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vikingsbrand.co\/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. 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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"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/collections\/viking-armory-773337.jpg?v=1626759808","url":"https:\/\/vikingsbrand.co\/collections\/viking-armory.oembed?page=3","provider":"VikingsBrand™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}