Etched Viking Axe – Deepeeka
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Overview
Etched Viking Axe - Deepeeka
The large axes favored by Vikings are a brutal weapon, but in the hands of the skilled they are surprisingly agile and resourceful weapons. The wide blade often forms a crook-like beard that offers many uses for a cunning Viking; he can use that hook to catch the rim of a shield to pull it away or sweep behind his foe and catch his leg, throwing him off balance. In the Sturlu saga, one Viking even uses his axe to hook behind the neck of his foe and then drag him to the ground! There is even evidence in one of the sagas of Vikings using their axes to hook onto the short wooden walls of a fort, and then haul themselves up and over with their axe handles!
Heavily embellished axes have been found, adorned with all the swirling, knotted motifs befitting the Norse and some are even inlaid with precious metals. Evidence seems to suggest that these axes were limited to being ceremonial items.
This Viking Axe by Deepeeka features etched designs on both sides reminiscent of these finds. The axe head is made crafted of thick high carbon steel and is riveted to a thick, stained wooden haft. This is a big axe with a burly, blunted steel head and thick haft. The axe head is 11 mm thick close to the haft and tapers to 6mm closer to the edge.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Viking
- Era
- Dark Ages
- Overall Length
- 47 1/2''
- Blade Length
- 8 3/8''
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 7 lb 11.3 oz
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
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The Maker
Deepeeka
Deepeeka creates an astonishing variety of replica weapons, armor, and re-enactment accessories that range from Classical Antiquity to the 20th Century. Deepeeka has been crafting replicas since the 1980s and their products are essential gear for many re-enactment groups. Many swords, daggers and other weapons made by Deepeeka are durably crafted and budget-friendly offerings. The steel is good and well-tempered and their leathercraft and woodworking are of excellent quality. Deepeeka’s products are handcrafted and (in the case of blades, hand-hammered) are a good deal for those who want a quality item at a good price.
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Not bad It’s a fine piece of work, the weight isn’t bad the problem is the size, the handle is almost comically thick and extremely cumbersome to grip.
The axe I ordered was well made and very sturdy with no wobble and I have no fear of it breaking anytime soon however the thickness of the haft is larger then it would appear and the etching is a little faded in some spaces over all however I’m very satisfied with the quality of the axe in relation to the price