Tested by IvyEverything in this shop went out on a real trip with me before it earned a listing. Wet, cold, dropped, packed out. This one passed.
Every head is forged and etched by hand, so no two come out identical. This Viking axe runs 1095 high carbon steel on a 20 inch wood handle with a wrapped grip, and the 5 inch bearded edge splits and limbs rather than just hanging on a wall.
1095 high carbon steel head takes a hard edge and stands up to real chopping.
5 inch cutting edge on a 6 inch head gives you the hooked bearded profile for carving and choked up control.
20 inch handle with a wrapped grip works two handed for splitting and one handed for finer cuts.
Hand etched Norse motifs across the head mean small variations axe to axe, which is what handmade looks like.
Full leather sheath included, so it hangs on a belt or a wall with the edge covered.
It splits kindling on Saturday and hangs over the bench the rest of the week.