{"product_id":"functional-double-bit-axe-vargstal-hand-forged-viking-axe","title":"Funktionsfähige Doppelaxt „Vargstal“: handgeschmiedete Wikingeraxt","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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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","url":"https:\/\/vikingsbrand.co\/de\/products\/functional-double-bit-axe-vargstal-hand-forged-viking-axe","provider":"VikingsBrand™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}