Viking Battle Axe - S5733

Ref: S5733M

The 9th Century Viking Battle Axe

Made by John Barnett 28" 9th Century Viking Axe In warfare the great two-handed axe was the most fearsome weapon the Vikings possessed. Axes came in short, medium and large sizes but the most formidable was the large two-handed axe. Being capable of splintering shields, splitting helmets and tearing wide open mail shirts, once a Viking warrior had his great axe in motion he was unstoppable.

The best technique in using these axes was simply to focus on launching a ferocious attack with no regard for defence. This was the tactic of the famed berserk warriors of the Viking sagas who at the onset of battle would go into a berserk fury and hack and slay their way through the battle field screaming and foaming at the mouth until either all of their enemies lay dead or they themselves were cut down and killed. Cutting tools of the Vikings commonly doubled as weapons of war when these famed raiders sailed on pillaging forays. Their axes were certainly top of the list and came to symbolize the terror spread among their foes. Varying greatly in size, from small throwing axes to the mighty Danish Axe, these were the most commonly used weapons of these Nordic warriors. This Viking axe is a typical pattern, capable of cleaving helms or armour with impunity.

Key Features EN45 Spring Steel Blunt For Re-enactment Hardwood Grip Historically accurate High Quality Construction Specification Overall length: 28? Blade Edge 5-1/2" Blunt For Re-enactment Blade From Shaft 7" Blade Thickness 5mm Weight: 1.1kg