Description
The "Jotungard" is a massive, hand-forged double-edged Viking display axe, a twin-bladed head on a leather-wrapped ash handle, standing 92 cm and weighing 5.1 kg. Named for the "fortress of giants," it is built as a dramatic display piece and ships unsharpened.
Jotungard axe: build & materials
- Head: forged high-carbon steel, a symmetrical double-edged (twin-bit) profile.
- Handle: ash wood wrapped in genuine leather.
- Overall length: 36.22" (920 mm); weight: 11.2 lb (5.1 kg).
- Blade-to-blade: 18.7" (475 mm); cutting edge: 11.61" (295 mm).
- Ships unsharpened, a display and collector's piece; custom engraving optional.
The meaning of "Jotungard"
In Old Norse, Jötun refers to the giants, the untamed forces the old myths set against the gods, while garð means fortress or protection. Together, "Jotungard" evokes the fortress of the giants. Its scale matches the name: at 92 cm and 5.1 kg, it has real presence on a wall or in a corner. Browse the rest of our Viking axes.
What you're getting
Symbol meaning
The stave and its story, researched from the Eddas and the sagas, it ships on a card in the box, not a marketing myth.
Craftsmanship & materials
Solid stock only, 925 silver, bronze, stainless steel, oak and real horn. Hand-finished and inspected. No plated pot metal.
What's included
- The piece itself
- A protective pouch or sheath
- A card explaining the symbol
- Care & warranty card
Gift-ready packaging
Arrives ready to give with tracked worldwide delivery, a gift that carries meaning, not just a price tag.
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