danish viking axe head Viking schoenen hot day at a festival

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It features a distinctive wooden grip with a bone ring

The sleeves may be fully detached or fastened as desired

The silver-plated version features a layer of silver over the bronze

danish viking axe head Viking schoenen hot day at a festivalThis axe head is a replica of a 10th century example found in England. Axes like this were used by both Norwegian and Danish Vikings and continued to be used on the British Isles well beyond the early medieval period. Today, the original is part of the Royal Armouries collection in Leeds. This type of axe head is classified as Petersen Type M, better known as the famous Daneaxe. The blade features a wide, thinly forged, wedge shaped cutting edge,