Viking bearded axe from Gotland

Get Viking Bearded Axe From Gotland

Viking bearded axe from Gotland



The bearded axe or skeggøx (from the Old Norse word skegg for beard and øx for axe) was popular from the 6th to the late 19th century. During the Viking Age, it was very popular as both a tool and a weapon. Compared to the sword, it was not only simpler, but also much cheaper to produce and was therefore the most important weapon for the common people in early medieval Scandinavia.



The high-quality Viking axe we offer here was made based on an archaeological find from the Swedish island of Gotland. The axe blade is hand-forged from carbon steel and mounted on a wooden shaft.



Details:

- Blade material: carbon steel (not stainless!), sharp edge

- Handle material: wood

- Total length (with shaft): approx. 60 cm

- Axe blade: approx. 20 x 12 cm

- Shaft thickness: approx. 3 x 2 cm

- Weight: approx. 1230 g

- Delivered without case



The above specifications may vary slightly from copy to copy.



The steel used here is not stainless and may show slight signs of corrosion. We recommend that you take care of your gotland viking axe regularly, for example with ballistol, a universal oil ideal for preserving steel products.



Please note:

This item is only sold to persons over 18 years of age. Please enter your date of birth on our order form. We also require a copy of your ID, driving licence or similar by email, scan, fax or post.

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