{"product_id":"hand-forged-hardened-bearded-viking-axe-fenrisulfr-with-carved-handle","title":"Hand-Forged Hardened Bearded Viking Axe “Fenrisulfr” with Carved Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Fenrisulfr\" is a hand-forged, hardened bearded Viking axe in high-carbon AISI 1065 steel, with a hand-carved ash handle, named for Fenrir, the great wolf of Norse myth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Forged and hardened to be used, this is a working bearded axe (not an engraved display piece) that suits reenactment and bushcraft as well as the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFenrisulfr bearded axe: build \u0026amp; materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead:\u003c\/strong\u003e forged high-carbon steel (AISI 1065), hardened, a bearded (Skeggøx) profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-carved ash wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.71\" (450 mm); \u003cstrong\u003eweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.75 lb (1.25 kg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather cover included\u003c\/strong\u003e; runic wooden box and engraving optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNamed for Fenrir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fenrisulfr honours \u003ca href=\"\/de\/blogs\/norse-news\/fenrir-meaning\"\u003eFenrir, the great wolf\u003c\/a\u003e (Old Norse \u003cem\u003eFenrisúlfr\u003c\/em\u003e, \"Fenrir's wolf\"), bound by the gods and destined to break free at Ragnarök. Its bearded shape is the classic Viking axe profile, light in the hand and unmistakably Norse. Compare it with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/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 Fenrisulfr axe functional?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is hand-forged from high-carbon AISI 1065 steel and hardened, so it is a working bearded axe suitable for reenactment and bushcraft as well as display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel is it made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is high-carbon steel (AISI 1065), hardened, and the handle is hand-carved ash wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the Fenrisulfr axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has an overall length of 17.71\" (450 mm) and weighs 2.75 lb (1.25 kg), a one-handed bearded axe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a bearded axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bearded axe (Skeggøx) has its lower edge drawn down into a \"beard,\" giving a longer cutting edge on a light head, the classic Viking profile. Learn more in our \u003ca href=\"\/de\/blogs\/norse-news\/what-is-a-bearded-axe\"\u003ebearded axe guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a protective leather cover is included. A runic wooden box and custom engraving are available as options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ancientsmithy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41739703582805,"sku":"axe-as-19(b)","price":269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/hand-forged-hardened-bearded-viking-axe-fenrisulfr-with-carved-handleancientsmithyancientsmithy-206803.jpg?v=1759676303","url":"https:\/\/vikingsbrand.co\/de\/products\/hand-forged-hardened-bearded-viking-axe-fenrisulfr-with-carved-handle","provider":"VikingsBrand™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}