Description
A hand-crafted, fully functional bearded battle axe with a carbon steel head engraved with a wolf's head and the Vegvísir stave. The hardwood handle is wrapped in leather strips for a firm grip, and a genuine leather sheath protects the blade in transport and on display.
Details
- Head: carbon steel bearded axe head with a sharp, functional blade
- Engraving: wolf's head on the blade end, Vegvísir stave on the butt end
- Handle: tough hardwood wrapped in leather strips for a secure, non-slip grip, with a leather strap through the butt of the handle
- Sheath: genuine thick leather, tightly stitched — protects the blade from dings and keeps it safely covered when not in use
- Overall length: 21.25"
- Blade length: 5.5"
- Axe head width: 5.5"
- Note: not a toy — the blade is sharp; not recommended for chopping wood, and keep it out of children's reach
The axe was the everyday weapon and tool of the Norse world — used for farming and shipbuilding as much as for war. The wolf's head on this blade nods to Fenrir of Norse myth, while the Vegvísir — often called the Viking compass — actually comes from much later Icelandic manuscripts of the 19th century, where it was described as a stave to keep the bearer from losing their way. Browse more blades in our Viking armory collection, or compare styles in our guide to Viking axe types.
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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