{"product_id":"goibniu-viking-hammer-with-odin-symbol-and-carved-ash-handle","title":"Goibniu Viking Hammer with Odin Symbol and Carved Ash Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoibniu is a handmade Viking-style hammer with a head etched with the symbol of Odin and an ash wood handle carved with a depiction of Odin himself, 13.3″ (340 mm) long and 3.98 lb (1.8 kg).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 13.3″ (340 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.98 lb (1.8 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead size: 4.72 × 1.5″ (120 × 40 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead: etched with the symbol of Odin, the Allfather (in the photos, a valknut of three interlocked triangles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: ash wood, carved with a depiction of Odin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully handmade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade as a collector and display hammer and a gift for celebrations and milestones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoibniu is the smith god of Irish myth; the Odin motifs on this hammer are what tie it to the Norse world. Odin is the Allfather of Norse myth, linked with wisdom, war and poetry. The three interlocked triangles known as the valknut carry a modern name, and no Viking-Age text explains them, so treat the symbol as a motif tied to Odin by association. Browse more 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 Goibniu Viking hammer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Goibniu hammer is a handmade Viking-style hammer with a head etched with the symbol of Odin and an ash wood handle carved with a depiction of Odin. It is made as a collector piece and gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a Norse hammer called Goibniu?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoibniu is the smith god of Irish myth; it is simply this hammer's name. The Norse link on this piece is the Odin symbol on the head and the Odin carving on the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big and heavy is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is 13.3 in (340 mm) long and weighs 3.98 lb (1.8 kg). The head measures 4.72 × 1.5 in (120 × 40 mm). The handle is ash wood, carved with a depiction of Odin. The maker does not state the metal of the head, so we do not name one.\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. 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":46706551226453,"sku":"hammer-as-2","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/goibniu-viking-hammer-with-odin-symbol-and-carved-ash-handle-01.jpg?v=1794422150","url":"https:\/\/vikingsbrand.co\/de\/products\/goibniu-viking-hammer-with-odin-symbol-and-carved-ash-handle","provider":"VikingsBrand™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}