{"product_id":"hand-forged-viking-othala-carved-axe-with-runic-head","title":"Handgeschmiedete, geschnitzte Wikingeraxt „Othala“ mit Runen-Axtkopf und umwickeltem Stiel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Othala\" is a hand-forged, hand-carved Viking axe with a fully runic head and a wrapped beechwood handle, an ornate Norse display and collector's piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every step, from forging the head to etching the runes, is done by hand: no CNC, waterjet or pre-cut blanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOthala Viking axe: build \u0026amp; materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead:\u003c\/strong\u003e forged high-carbon steel, then etched, engraved, oxidised and carved by hand, covered in runes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e beechwood, wrapped for grip and contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160 × 205 mm (6.29\" × 8.07\"); \u003cstrong\u003ehandle length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 620 mm (24.4\"); \u003cstrong\u003eweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional custom engraving.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe meaning of the Othala rune\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe axe is named after \u003cem\u003eOthala\u003c\/em\u003e (ᛟ), the Elder Futhark rune of heritage, ancestral land and inherited legacy. That theme of birthright and belonging is exactly what makes the Othala worth putting on a wall rather than in a drawer. See the meaning of more \u003ca href=\"\/de\/blogs\/norse-news\/norse-mythology-symbols-and-meanings\"\u003eNorse symbols\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse 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 Othala axe functional or for display?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Othala is a display and collector's piece rather than a hard-use working axe. It is forged from high-carbon steel, but built around its detailed runework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Othala rune?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOthala (ᛟ) is an Elder Futhark rune meaning heritage, ancestral property and inherited legacy, a symbol of home, family and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Othala axe made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is hand-forged high-carbon steel with all the runework done by hand; the handle is beechwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big and heavy is the Othala axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade measures 160 × 205 mm (6.29\" × 8.07\"), the handle is 620 mm (24.4\") long, and it weighs about 1.4 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Othala axe made by hand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, every step, from forging the head to etching the runes, is done by hand. No CNC, waterjet or pre-cut blanks are used.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancientsmithy.com","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":39275999920213,"sku":"othala-axe-1","price":389.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":39275999952981,"sku":"othala-axe-2","price":623.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/products\/hand-forged-viking-othala-carved-axe-with-runic-head-211947.jpg?v=1620513347","url":"https:\/\/vikingsbrand.co\/de\/products\/hand-forged-viking-othala-carved-axe-with-runic-head","provider":"VikingsBrand™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}