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The thickening of the blade behind the edge indicates that the latter was formed from a strip, probably of hardened steel, which was welded into a wide groove in the end of the blade.Ĭontemporary illustrations such as the Bayeux Tapestry and examples of Danish and Anglo-Saxon sculpture show warriors wielding similar axes with hafts more than half the man’s height, or even reaching to the shoulder. 08-July 09 by Barry Agerįindspot: River Thames, probably at London, EnglandĪxe-head from a double-handed battle-axe of Petersen’s type M with a very broad, convex edge, and short, triangular projections above and below either side of the socket. 63.Ĭatalogue entry for Die Wikinger, Speyer, Germany, Dec. (ed.) (1940): 'Viking Antiquities in Great Britain and Ireland IV', Oslo, 86 Graham-Campbell, J. (1927): 'London and the Vikings' (London Museum Catalogues, No. It is a widespread type, from Normandy to Finland, which appears to be that featured in the Bayeux tapestry. This product is only sold in our web shop.Found in the River Thames, from which several axes of this late, broad-bladed form (Petersen Type M) have been recovered. We deliver to Germany, Sweden, Finland, France & Denmark. It is scheduled for production again 2022 at the earliest. This product is out of stock and not available to order. For many years she has had a close relationship with Gränsfors Bruk, focusing on axes and general blacksmithing.

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Ulrika has a solid education in blacksmithing and has worked as a professional blacksmith for more than 20 years. Sort By: Viking Axe Type G Etched Design 71.99 Viking Battle Axe 74. We stock all types of Viking axes included very historically accurate forged axes. Other axes were designed specifically for war. Everyone owned a wood cutting axe that could be used as a dangerous weapon. The Gränsfors Swedish Viking Axe is forged by Ulrika Stridsberg. Viking Axes The Viking axe was a very common weapon.

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If a replacement is unavailable a full refund is offered instead. However, Gränsfors Bruk cannot guarantee a replacement product due to the fact that the axe is produced in limited series. The Gränsfors Swedish Viking Axe is covered by a 20-year warranty. The axe comes with an extra-thick custom-made sheath sewn of vegetable tanned leather. The Gränsfors Swedish Viking Axe features a hickory handle treated with linseed oil to develop a fine patina.

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Each axe is stamped with a series number, year of production and the smith’s touchmark. This is an extremely complex and time-consuming process, and the axe is produced in small series. The Gränsfors Swedish Viking Axe is traditionally forged using a coal forge, hammer, and anvil. The light and well-balanced axe had a relatively large, rounded cutting edge, and was perfect to carry in the belt to be used in combat, assuming one came close enough to their opponent.īecause the predecessor of the Gränsfors Swedish Viking Axe was an essential and feared weapon, it was rarely used for anything but warfare, where a functional axe could be the difference between life and death. The predecessor for the Gränsfors Swedish Viking Axe developed primarily as a hand weapon for close-quarter combat. Besides the shape of the axe head, the upswept handle is a characteristic of a Swedish Viking Axe. Found in several locations in Sweden, the model was common during the time from approx. Axes resembling the model we have chosen to call Swedish Viking Axe have been discovered in archaeological finds from the Viking Era.

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