{"product_id":"kratos-leviathan-axe-gold-tone-rune-etching","title":"Kratos Leviathan Axe – 40 in Carbon Steel, Gold-Tone Rune Etching","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Kratos Leviathan Axe is a handmade two-handed axe, 40 in (101.6 cm) overall, with a high-carbon steel head hardened to 58–60 HRC and etched in black and gold tone.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is modelled on the axe Kratos carries in God of War, and a leather sheath is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 40 in (101.6 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 13 in (33 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting edge: 11 in (28 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead: high-carbon steel with a gold-tone knotwork band along the edge and black rune-style etching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 58–60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: carved wood with studded detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: leather sheath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInspired by God of War\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape follows the Leviathan Axe from the game: a broad bearded blade, a flared back blade, an engraved langet with blue inlays and a long curved handle that ends in a carved hook. The rune-style marks on the blade are decorative and follow the game design, so we do not sell them as a translated inscription. This is a fan tribute for collectors, cosplay and display, not an official licensed replica. See the rest of the range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engraved-viking-axes\"\u003eEngraved Viking Axes\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare it with the picks in our guide to the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/norse-news\/best-viking-axes\"\u003ebest Viking axes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-carbon steel is not stainless. Keep the head clean and dry, and treat it with a light coat of oil or wax after every use and before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach axe is made by hand, so the etching and the carving vary slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is this Leviathan axe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures 40 in (101.6 cm) overall, with a 13 in (33 cm) blade and an 11 in (28 cm) cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the axe made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is high-carbon steel hardened to 58–60 HRC, etched in black and gold tone, and the handle is carved wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the runes on the blade mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are decorative rune-style marks that follow the design of the axe in God of War. They are not a translated inscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this an official God of War product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is an unofficial fan tribute inspired by the Leviathan Axe that Kratos carries in God of War, not a licensed replica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the axe come with a sheath?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A leather sheath is included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VikingsBrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43030978297941,"sku":"kratos-leviathan-axe-gold-rune-40","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/2234\/files\/kratos-leviathan-axe-gold-tone-rune-etched-with-sheath.png?v=1790020640","url":"https:\/\/vikingsbrand.co\/products\/kratos-leviathan-axe-gold-tone-rune-etching","provider":"VikingsBrand™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}