Viking Throwing/Fighting Axe 18" Hand Forged Antiqued Black Hammered Finish

Description

Viking Throwing/Fighting/Utility Axe
Hammered Finish, High Carbon Steel
18” Overall, 3.5” Blade Length
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Small axes like this (similar to Petersen type "K" topology) were used by the Vikings in the field and camp as well as a throwing weapon and for close-quarters combat.This version features a forged head with a blackened finish and a recurved hardwood shaft.
See the wikipedia entry for 'Viking Age Arms and Armour'
for more detail about how this style axe was used in battle, famous for breaking enemy lines. This is a rugged axe with hammered finish (hand forged) for an authentic look.
Comments:
This one is probably best buy of the various axes this size I carry; better construction than the GDFB, half the price of comparable Hanwei and still decent quality. Factory edge is unsharpened though in photos you see I sunk it into that stump, straight out of the box.
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