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.
Markland Merchants – Filungar (Boat Builder) – Viking Type C Bearded Axe with Haft
$250.00
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| Overall Length | 34" |
| Blade Length | 5 5/8" |
| Weight | 4 lbs 1 oz |
| Edge | Unsharpened |
| Blade | [Moderately Sharp] |
| Dimensions | 8 5/8" from Axe Edge to Hammer Back |
| Class | Battle Ready |
| Culture | Viking |
| Manufacturer | Markland Merchants |
| Country of Origin | India |
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A Viking Type C bearded axe inspired by an 11th-century find from Gotland, Sweden (Petersen Type C).
Overall length is approximately 34 inches.
Blade length is about 5 5/8 inches with roughly 8 5/8 inches from cutting edge to hammer back.
Approximately 4 lbs 1 oz.
Listed as unsharpened; the head has a moderately sharp grind from the maker.
Designed as a robust woodworking tool for felling, splitting, and shaping timbers, mirroring historical boatbuilding and carpentry use.
Made by Markland Merchants in India.
Keep the steel lightly oiled to prevent rust and periodically wax or oil the wooden haft to reduce drying and swelling.
It has a weighted head and wedge-like profile for powerful, repeated woodworking strikes.
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