Viking Bearded Axe from Gotland

Viking Bearded Axe from Gotland

The bearded axe or skeggøx (from the Old Norse skegg for beard and øx for axe) enjoyed great popularity from the 6th. c. until the end of the Viking Age – both as a tool and as a weapon. Compared to the sword, it was not only easier, but also much cheaper to make and therefore the most prevalent weapon of the common people in early medieval Scandinavia.

The high-quality axe we offer here is based upon an archaeological piece found on the Swedish island of Gotland. The axe head is hand-forged from high carbon steel and mounted on a wooden shaft.

Details:
- Blade material: high carbon steel (not stainless!), sharp edge
- Handle material: wood
- Overall length (with shaft): approx. 60 cm
- Axe head: approx. 20 x 12 cm
- Shaft thickness: approx. 3.5 x 2 cm
- Weight: approx. 1230 g
- Supplied WITHOUT sheath

Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece.

The steel used here is not rust-proof and might show slight surface tarnishing in places. We recommend you to maintain the Gotlandic Viking axe on a regular basis, for example using Ballistol Universal Oil, which is ideally suited for steel care.

Please note:
We do not sell this product to customers under the age of 18. Please provide your birth date when ordering. We'll also need a copy of your ID-card or passport by email, scan, fax or mail.

Manufacturer: Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG, Gehrn 4, 25596 Wacken
Contact: info@battlemerchant.com

Safety note:
- Product may have sharp cutting edges. Improper or careless use can lead to injuries.