{"product_id":"viking-double-edged-axe-havamal-hand-forged-nordic-battle-axe","title":"Zweischneidige Wikingeraxt „Havamal“: handgeschmiedete nordische Streitaxt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Havamal\" is a hand-forged, double-edged Viking battle axe in a fully functional version, a twin-bladed head of high-carbon AISI 1065 steel on an ash-wood handle.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is built to swing, not just hang on a wall, and named after the Hávamál, the Norse \"Sayings of the High One\" attributed to Odin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDouble-edged Viking 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 symmetrical double-edged (twin-bit) profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e ash wood with a gentle leather wrap for grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.87\" (835 mm); \u003cstrong\u003eweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.18 lb (1.9 kg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade-to-blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.59\" (320 mm); \u003cstrong\u003ecutting edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.08\" (180 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather blade cover included\u003c\/strong\u003e; wooden gift box optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully functional\u003c\/strong\u003e, forged and heat-treated to be used, not a cast display replica.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 4.18 lb on a 32.87\" ash handle, it carries real head weight, you feel the mass on the swing, not a lightweight prop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe meaning of \"Hávamál\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Norse mythology, \u003cem\u003eHávamál\u003c\/em\u003e means \"The Sayings of the High One\", a collection of wisdom attributed to Odin. That name is a deliberate choice: this is a working axe with a story behind it, which is why it lands equally with collectors, reenactors, and anyone who just wants a functional piece. Compare it with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/viking-axes\"\u003eViking axes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonalize your Havamal axe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd custom engraving, text, initials or a logo, with one engraving placement included. If you add the optional wooden box, the engraving is applied to the axe by default, or to the box if the design is too large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Havamal a real, functional battle axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Havamal is hand-forged from high-carbon AISI 1065 steel and heat-treated to about 48–54 HRC, so it is fully functional and ready to use, not a cast display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid Vikings use double-edged axes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, Viking axes were almost always single-bit, like the classic \u003ca href=\"\/de\/blogs\/norse-news\/what-is-a-bearded-axe\"\u003ebearded axe\u003c\/a\u003e. The double-edged (twin-bit) axe is largely a modern and fantasy design, so the Havamal is a functional double-edged Nordic-style axe rather than a historical reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat steel is the Havamal axe made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is forged 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 Havamal axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 32.87\" (835 mm) long and weighs 4.18 lb (1.9 kg), with a blade-to-blade width of 12.59\" (320 mm) and a 7.08\" (180 mm) cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does \"Hávamál\" mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHávamál translates to \"The Sayings of the High One,\" a collection of wisdom attributed to Odin in Norse mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ancientsmithy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41739493933141,"sku":"double-edged-axe-1","price":359.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/viking-double-edged-axe-havamalancientsmithyancientsmithy-977270.jpg?v=1759673610","url":"https:\/\/vikingsbrand.co\/de\/products\/viking-double-edged-axe-havamal-hand-forged-nordic-battle-axe","provider":"VikingsBrand™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}