battle ready viking axe ingvar

battle ready viking axe ingvarThe axe was an essential and versatile tool for the Vikings, whether used for felling trees, building ships, houses, and furniture, or as a weapon in combat. The shape and size of the axe heads were adapted to their intended use. Some axes were beautifully decorated and served as status symbols, often buried alongside their owner. This type of axe blade is classified as Petersen Type B. The blade has a typical bearded shape, with a pronounced downward

Functionality meets style through the gathered neckline and cuffs

bringing to life the beauty and simplicity of that era

yet carries less weight and permits a better grip for the hand

This Viking axe features a hand-forged blade crafted from high-quality carbon steel and a sturdy ash wood handle

both the classic great helm and the conical great helm were used side by side

making it a distinctive eye-catcher

The Elven hunting knife is inspired by the fairy world

permitting less play and greater freedom of movement

Between 1330 and 1350

The wood and bone grip of the knife is a true eye-catcher

The cuirass is equipped with faulds (the lamellae at the bottom of the cuirass)

Another advantage was that these spangenhelms could be repaired during campaigns