Viking Gotland Axe – Deepeeka
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Overview
Viking Gotland Axe - Deepeeka
This Viking Cross Axe has an axehead of unsharpened blackened steel mounted and double-pinned to a thick haft of polished hardwood.
This unusual axe is based on an axe found in Gotland, Sweden and dated to the late 10th century. Other similar cut-out cross axes have been found in Scandinavia, though they represent a rarity among the total period axes represented from this time period.
The cross may be associated with the gradual acceptance of Christianity by Scandinavian peoples, though their conversion in this period typically featured a merging and melding of both earlier the traditional Norse pantheon and mythology with Christian elements. Some Thors Hammer pendants appear to be a merging of that symbol with the cross. Perhaps this axe is such an example?
These surviving cross axes appear to be constructed robustly enough to be used as a weapon if needed, though it is assumed that due to their rarity they may have been a more symbolic or ceremonial item. Like the originals, this replica is solidly constructed.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Viking
- Era
- Dark Ages
- Overall Length
- 49 1/2''
- Blade Length
- 8 1/16''
- Blade
- C60 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 4 lb 3.7 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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Gotland Ax I am pleased with this ax.
I bought it just for a wall hanger but I like even my wall hangers to be functional.
As described it has the feel of a solid piece of machinery. The square haft is made for larger hands.
It has a quote blunt edge but looks like it would not take much effort to put a sharp edge on.
I will leave it to someone else to torture test it but I would like to view the results.
I bet it would hold up pretty good!