In the Viking age, Viking axe axes were an important part of life. They were used as tools to perform everyday chores and as weapons during wartime.

Axes were available in a range of sizes and shapes from one to five feet long. Dane axes had thin blade profiles with a large, curving cutting edge.
Bearded Axe

The bearded axe, also known as the Skeggox, is an ancient type of axe that was used in Viking Age Scandinavia. It was used as both a weapon and a tool. This axe had a special feature that is still used in modern woodworking – a “beard” or square-shaped projection on the head.

The beard helps the top hand to sit directly behind the blade and apply force more accurately, a key feature of any axe when carving or planing wood. Without a beard, the top hand would be several inches above the cutting edge, making it harder to get a clean, precise cut.

Another use for the beard on a Viking axe was that it allowed the axe user to protect their upper hand when they held the axe behind the blade, giving them an advantage in combat. They could hook their axe blade with the beard to grab an opponent’s shield or weapon and pull it away from them.

A bearded axe was also an important part of the Nordic culture, as they were often found in Scandinavian homes and on Viking ships. They were also found in the forests of Northern Europe and the British Isles, where they were a valuable tool for chopping and removing tree limbs.

These axes were found in Sweden, Finland and Norway as well. The axes were made from iron and stone, but over time they began to be made with steel and other metals.

During this period, the axes were considered very powerful weapons, and they are still today one of the most popular fighting tools in history. The axes are characterized by their heavy, elongated edges and long handles.

This axe is a great option for any Viking enthusiast and can be used in historical reenactments. The axe is supplied blunt, so it is suitable for reenactment groups as most reenactments do not allow sharp weapons. Its handle is laminated with a bearded design and fitted with four lugs for a secure grip. The axe comes with a sheath made from tanned leather. The axe is 33 inches in length, which is a good size for an axe of this type.
Dane Axe

Dane axes are a type of battle axe that was used by Vikings during the Viking Age. The axe was a powerful weapon, and it could be used in combat for splitting a skull or throwing it against an opponent’s shield.

They were also popular with warriors in the early Middle Ages and later. Archaeologists have discovered numerous Dane axes from the 10th and 11th centuries, and they were commonly used by both sides in medieval war.

The axe is an asymmetrical weapon with a sharp, pronounced heel at the lower corner of the blade. This asymmetrical shape allows the Dane axe to be useful for cutting, hooking over an opponent’s shield, and grappling. It can also be used as a deadly weapon in hand-to-hand combat.

This asymmetrical design makes the Dane axe incredibly maneuverable in battle, and it is also very light. This makes it very easy to throw in the air or swoop down on an opponent with a fell swoop.

There are a few types of axes that were common during the Viking Age, but a Danish axe is one of the most iconic and well-known. There are two main types of Danish axes, known as the type L and the type M.

Both types of axes were made from steel. The blades of these axes were usually around 8 to 12 inches wide, with a handle that was often 3 to 5.5 feet long.

They were a versatile weapon, and many of them could be used for both fighting and woodworking. A bearded axe was more likely to be used for chopping wood, but it could also be gripped high on the handle with the hand behind the axe’s “beard,” which allowed it to scrape and shave wood with precision.

However, because of their long handles, these axes aren’t very useful in modern society. They are more likely to be found in museums than in private hands.

The Dane axe can be found as a rewards from the quest Blazing A Trail in Dawn of Ragnarok, or you can buy it from the in-game store. It has a high attack score, and it also has a perk that increases your attack damage when you’re surrounded by three or more enemies. This axe is one of the best weapons for cutting down a large number of enemies at once, and it’s definitely worth picking up.
Seax

In the Scandinavian world, axes were the primary weapons used by warriors in battle. However, they weren’t the only type of weapon. Rather, the Vikings carried around a knife that was essentially a weapon as well. Known as the seax, it was an essential tool for them to use while they went about their everyday lives.

Throughout the Viking age, many different types of seaxes were made. These ranged from basic ones to ones that were adorned with various designs. Some of these blades were even engraved with images that held deep spiritual meanings.

These were typically curved in the tip to help with the task of cutting. Some of these were carved with geometric patterns that were hammered into them using copper, silver or brass wire. Other axes were decorated with snakes or braided bands.

Some of these blades also had engravings on them that were meant to represent the gods, as was the case with this axe found in a grave at the St. Elias burial site in Denmark.

Another interesting feature of these axes was the way that they were wrapped up. This is shown in this modern reconstruction of an axe that was likely carried by a Viking warrior.

The hafts of these seax were usually wrapped up, allowing them to fit easily into a sheath tied to the belt. These sheaths were often held in place by a metal belt strap or some other type of strap.

This type of axe was used by both men and women in the Viking world. It was a necessary part of their daily routines as they went about their farming, hunting and warlike lives.

They were also a great weapon for general chores, such as cutting rope and sinew, or cutting the bones of a dead animal. They also acted as disarming devices for an attacker to run away with.

This Vittfarnas Forge - Dane Seax is a great choice for everyday use as it is durable and has a long curved blade that can be used to cut rope or sinew. It is a good value for its quality and craftsmanship, but it should be tempered and sharpened before use.
Sword

The sword was the primary weapon of the Viking warrior, although axes were often used in battle, too. They were used for a wide variety of purposes, including parrying, striking metallic objects, and hooking the edge of shields.

Most axe heads were made from iron, but there are examples of bronze blades that have been found in Viking contexts. The axe head from Mammen, shown to the left, is a particularly interesting example. It has a motif on one side that could be interpreted as either the pagan tree Yggdrasil (the Old Norse “golden comb”) or the Christian Phoenix. The axe also has an inscription in which the Ulfberht mark is etched.

A few Viking age axe heads are inscribed with runes, which makes them exceptionally valuable pieces of archaeological material. These inscriptions are most common in the Latin alphabet and are not usually incised with runes on other parts of the blade, although there are examples of hilts engraved with inlaid runes.

Some Viking axes had a very thin cross-section, which was designed for splitting skulls and other hard objects. These were intended for close quarter combat, and could be difficult to control if the warrior was distracted by other weapons.

Another axe head had a thick, wedge-shaped cross-section, with the eye punched out using a drift. These were used for fighting and were a good deal more durable than thinner, symmetrical axe heads.

Sagas describe many fights where an axe was used as a throwing weapon. For example, in chapter 33 of Hardar saga og Holmverja, Sigurdr threw his axe at Thorvaldr in a battle. It struck the opponent and killed him.

In other fights, axes were used as grappling weapons, such as the case with Egill and Atli in chapter 65 of Egils saga. Similarly, in chapter 11 of Gisla saga, Thorgrimr and Thorkell used the broken pieces of their sword Grasida to make a spear.

Axes were often stored in a sheath, usually made from wood or leather. Scabbards were multilayered, with a lining of cloth or sheepskin to protect the blade from moisture and other elements. The lining was usually covered with another layer of wood or textile, and metal chapes were sometimes used to protect the ends of the scabbard.