5/29/2023 0 Comments Battle axe drawing![]() Of this axe is made of hardened steel welded to the iron head. Largest of the axe heads shown to the right is 22cm (9in) long. Had crescent shaped edges 22 to 45cm (9-18in) long. Long, while later in the Viking age, axes became much larger. ![]() Part of the Viking era, the cutting edge was generally 7 to 15cm (3-6in) While the photo to the left shows three earlier axe heads. Sketch to the right shows three different 11 th century axe heads, Axe heads were made of iron and were single edged.Ī wide variety of axe head shapes were used in the The photo to the left shows two reproduction battle axes based on 10 thĬentury finds, while the photo on the right shows a historic 10 thĬentury axe head. Man could pick up the farm axe and use it in a fight.Īxes meant for battle were designed a bit differently than farm axes. The axe was often the choice of the poorest man in theįarm had to have a wood axe (left) for cutting and splitting wood. In reality, battle axes in the Viking age were light, fast, and well balanced,Īnd were good for speedy, deadly attacks, as well as for a variety of nasty, ![]() When people think of Viking age weapons, they usually think first of the battle axe,Īnd the image that forms in their mind is a massive weapon that only a troll could wield. Until we find time to make the needed updates to this page, we strongly encourage readers to look at this topic as it is presented in our new book, Men of Terror, available now from your favorite book seller. Much of the text presented on this page is out-of-date. ![]()
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