Markland Merchants – Filungar (Boat Builder) – Viking Type C Bearded Axe with Haft
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- Moderately Sharp
- Weight
- 4 lbs 1 oz
- Brand
- Markland Merchants
- Culture
- Viking
- Era
- Dark Ages
Overview
Markland Merchants - Filungar (Boat Builder) - Viking Type C Bearded Axe with Haft
The Petersen Type C Viking axe was developed during the 7th century and eventually came to the Nordic countries through Western and Central Europe; Several examples of this type have been found in
Sweden and Norway. Our Filunger, a type C bearded axe based on an 11th century find from Gotland Sweden, is primarily a robust and strong tool for woodworking built for real and repetitive use like its historical originals. It’s weighted head and wedge-like shape make it ideal for easily felling and splitting timbers and removing material from a work piece. Historically, axes of this type would have been used to make and smooth the planks used to construct buildings and build boats.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Markland Merchants
- Culture
- Viking
- Era
- Dark Ages
- Blade Length
- 5 5/8"
- Blade
- Moderately Sharp
- Weight
- 4 lbs 1 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- India
- Dimensions
- 8 5/8" from Axe Edge to Hammer Back
- Internal Circumference
- Socket Circumference (Approx): 4 3/8"
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Questions from the community
Q What type of axe is this and what is it based on? Common Question
A Viking Type C bearded axe inspired by an 11th-century find from Gotland, Sweden (Petersen Type C).
Q How long is the haft and overall length? Common Question
Overall length is approximately 34 inches.
Q What are the blade dimensions? Common Question
Blade length is about 5 5/8 inches with roughly 8 5/8 inches from cutting edge to hammer back.
Q How much does it weigh? Common Question
Approximately 4 lbs 1 oz.
Q Is the edge sharpened? Common Question
Listed as unsharpened; the head has a moderately sharp grind from the maker.
Q What is it suitable for? Common Question
Designed as a robust woodworking tool for felling, splitting, and shaping timbers, mirroring historical boatbuilding and carpentry use.
Q Where is it made and by whom? Common Question
Made by Markland Merchants in India.
Q How should I maintain it? Common Question
Keep the steel lightly oiled to prevent rust and periodically wax or oil the wooden haft to reduce drying and swelling.
Q Does it balance more like a tool or a light hatchet? Common Question
It has a weighted head and wedge-like profile for powerful, repeated woodworking strikes.
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The Maker
Markland Merchants
Markland Merchants was founded by a diverse group of Viking Age living historians who’s mission it is to bring museum grade yet affordable Viking Age historical replicas to market.
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