{"product_id":"brynhildr-viking-hammer-with-carved-valkyrie-handle","title":"Brynhildr Viking Hammer with Carved Valkyrie Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrynhildr is a handmade Viking-style hammer with a polished metal head decorated with a tree-of-life roundel in interlaced knotwork, and a dark wooden handle carved with a helmeted Valkyrie figure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: tree-of-life roundel framed by interlaced knotwork on the head, with triquetra knots on its faces (as shown in the photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: carved wood with a winged-helmet female figure and a triskelion at the pommel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by hand by skilled craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspiration: the Valkyries of Norse legend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade as a collector and display hammer and a gift for lovers of Norse mythology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrynhildr is the name of a shieldmaiden and Valkyrie-type heroine in the Norse Völsunga saga, and this hammer takes its name from that tradition, with a carved handle in keeping with the Valkyrie inspiration. The interlaced knotwork and triquetras are Insular-style decoration, used here as ornament. See more pieces in our \u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/viking-armory\"\u003eViking armory collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Brynhildr Viking hammer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Brynhildr hammer is a handmade Viking-style hammer with a polished metal head decorated with a tree-of-life roundel and interlaced knotwork, and a dark wooden handle carved with a helmeted Valkyrie figure. It is inspired by the Valkyries of Norse legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho was Brynhildr?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrynhildr is a shieldmaiden and Valkyrie-type heroine in the Norse Völsunga saga. The hammer is named after her and its handle carries a carved helmeted female figure in keeping with that inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big and heavy is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maker has not published dimensions, weight or materials for this hammer, so we do not list any. Email support@vikingsbrand.co with your question before ordering if size matters to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it a working tool or a collector piece?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe present it as a decorative collector hammer and a gift for people drawn to Norse mythology and craftsmanship. No tool or striking rating is given for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it ship free and can I return it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree worldwide shipping applies to orders over $129 and the order ships tracked. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ancientsmithy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46706547753045,"sku":"hammer-as-4","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/brynhildr-viking-hammer-with-carved-valkyrie-handle-01.jpg?v=1794422128","url":"https:\/\/vikingsbrand.co\/de\/products\/brynhildr-viking-hammer-with-carved-valkyrie-handle","provider":"VikingsBrand™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}