Viking axe, type L, engraved, semi-sharp

Product description

This type of axe blade is classified as a Petersen Type L. The blade is identical to that of Type K. This type of axe was possibly originally developed for woodworking and was in use from approximately 940 to 1200 AD.

The axe was an indispensable and versatile tool for the Vikings, whether it was employed to fell trees, build ships, houses, and furniture, or as a weapon in combat. The shape and size of the axe heads were adapted to their intended use. Some axes were beautifully decorated and served as status symbols, often buried alongside their owner. Today, Viking axes are highly prized collectibles and frequently appear in films, TV series, and video games, reinforcing the image of the fierce and fearless Vikings. The Viking axe features a hand-forged blade crafted from high-quality carbon steel and a sturdy ash wood handle. The axe head is further decorated with engravings of a historical Viking motif and the axe is wrapped in leather. It makes an excellent gift or addition to a Viking outfit!

Dragons were the mythical variant of snakes and appear in the earliest myths of modern humans. As humans spread across the world, dragon mythology spread as well. Amongst many Indo-European peoples, dragons play a prominent role in their mythologies. In Germanic and later Viking mythology, dragons are seen as all-destroying monsters. At the same time, they symbolise the evil beast that must be defeated by a hero. These two archetypes—the destroyer and the adversary of the hero—reinforce each other.