Viking axe Vikings were fierce warriors who travelled the seas in fearsome longships. Atlanta Cutlery offers premium-quality Viking weapons replicas for reenactments and other uses.

The pointed "horns" of axe heads (oxarhyrna) created vicious wounds. The shorter hafts of axes allowed them to be hidden behind shields, as described in chapter 12 of Fostbraedra saga.
Medieval Axes

The Viking sword was a prized weapon that demonstrated a warrior’s status. The axe, on the other hand, was a brutal weapon of slashing and cleaving. Many warriors chose to use an axe in battle rather than a sword because of its sheer brute force. KASwords has an excellent collection of medieval axes for sale that will please any collector.

The axes were usually used to remove an opponent’s shield. They would then follow with another devastating blow. The axe’s shape explicitly makes it more suitable for cutting than stabbing. This collection of axes features a variety of styles that were popular during the medieval period.

Most axes feature a long blade that has a wide fuller and moderate taper. They are also relatively light and balanced. The hilt of these weapons often features a lobed or cocked pommel with a decorative design. These axes are typically fitted with leather cordage for the grip and a wooden scabbard for carrying.

Forged from high quality spring steel, the axes in this collection are functional and durable. They are tempered for strength and have blunt blade edges that can stand up to the rigors of steel-on-steel combat. The blades of these axes are hand-crafted with the attention to detail that was typical of Norse metalworkers.

The Oslo Viking sword is an example of a superb sword that would have been the pride of any Viking warlord. The finer Viking blades of the 9th century were not unsophisticated choppers or reworked farm implements, but carefully engineered works of art using parts from all over Europe. They would have been acquired by legitimate trade, black-market smuggling or seized from Viking raiding bands, and then fitted with spectacularly worked hilts by the Norse master smiths.

This axe has a thick, blunt blade that is perfect for stage and reenactment combat. Its hilt is crafted from antiqued brass and has detailed castings on the pommel and cross guard. The wooden grip is tightly bound in leather and the scabbard is wood with steel fittings and a hanging loop.
Swords

Vikings have a reputation as brutish thugs, but they were also highly skilled warriors and engineers. Their weapons reflected this, with powerful slashing blades and stunning designs on handles and fittings that offered a glimpse into the depths of their rich culture. Darksword Armory is proud to offer several painstakingly recreated Viking swords, ranging from historical artifact replicas to high-quality weaponry designed to stand out in any mead hall or collection.

The Oslo Viking sword exemplifies the premium quality and attention to detail that characterizes their swords. A fine example of the style of sword that would have been produced by Norse jarls, this sword features an immaculately crafted hilt with intricate details cast in quality bronze. The hilt assembly is complemented by a leather bound wood scabbard and a tempered carbon steel blade that combines high hardness with good edge retention.

Another excellent option from the same maker is the Battlecry sword. This a light, agile and resilient fighting blade that captures everything that made the Viking sword such an iconic design. Built to deal with mail, fur and thick leather armor, it was more than a match for any hand weapon of its day.

Windlass Steelcrafts has also made a number of impressive Viking swords over the years, including this axe. It is a good all-around option for those who want to feel like a Viking warrior at camp or while chopping firewood. The axe head is made from tempered high-quality carbon steel and is complemented by an American hickory handle.

A final option for those looking for a slightly more affordable sword is the Maldon Viking sword from the Battlecry line. While not quite as premium as some of their other offerings, it still offers an excellent value for those who are on a tighter budget. The blade is made from EN45 spring steel and has a nice combination of good edge retention and good edge hardness for such a lightweight blade.

As with all of their swords, the blades are carefully honed and polished and come with a sturdy leather sheath. They are fully hand forged and made in Ukraine without the use of CNC machines, so each one is a unique piece.
Shields

As feared and ruthless as Viking warriors may have been, they also understood the importance of protecting themselves. That is why they carried shields with them into battle. Here at Medieval Armour, we offer a number of different Viking shields to help you complete your ideal warrior costume. We have both functional shields that you can use in your next battle and decorative shields that look great on display.

A typical Viking shield was round, a design based on earlier Germanic shields. They were often made out of planks of wood and were held together with a dome of iron to protect the shield bearer’s hand. This metal dome was called a shield boss. We have a variety of shields in our collection that feature the classic round design that was so popular among Viking warriors.

The Vikings would decorate their shields with stylized wolf symbols and other designs to show off their pride in their culture. They also used colors to distinguish their armies. This was important because it showed their enemy who they were fighting and allowed them to coordinate with other Vikings in the same army. It was common for Vikings to bring shields that they had found from other villages or even taken from dead bodies as they raided.

In Viking battles, a wall of shields would form around an army to give the warriors protection from the arrows and other direct attacks of their enemies. This enabled the Viking warriors to fight on a more equal footing with their opponents and was one of the reasons why they were so feared by the peoples of Europe.

While many movies and books depict the Viking warrior as a ruthless barbarian with a horned helmet and huge battle-axe, these weapons were rarely used in actual combat. The main weapons that the Vikings used in battle were their longships, which gave them an advantage when attacking coastal areas and shallow canals. They were also equipped with some of the finest Damascus swords, which were expensive to make and could only be afforded by wealthy warriors.
Leather Pouch

Through the years, Viking warriors have been pictured as ruthless barbarians with horned helmets and huge battle axes. In fact, they were not only brave but also skilled in hand-to-hand combat. They used a wide variety of weapons, from their longships to the deadly axes, spears and javelins they used to raid and plunder.

Although swords were a symbol of Norse nobility, the axe was their most effective weapon for battle. They were able to hack their enemies at a distance and were particularly effective against the shields of their opponents. One of their most famous designs was the Skeggox, which translates as “bearded axe.” This axe had a beard that extending past its head to optimize the weight for more manoeuvrability while allowing for a longer cutting edge.

The vikings also used a smaller version of the axe known as the seax or dagger. This one-handed weapon had a simple fitting and was made of bone, wood or horn. It could be thrown or thrusted at an enemy and had a wide range of heads, from flat to curved.

Our collection of viking swords and axes for sale includes a wide range of popular designs that are both functional and stylish. These replicas are crafted of high-quality materials and are designed to feel, handle and perform like the originals. In addition to the axes, we carry a large selection of pole weapons such as maces and halberds. They are the perfect weapons to add to your reenactment gear.