Arms & Armor Nordland Axe with Frog and handle wrap

Description: Like new, no scratches or chips in the sharpened edge. Comes with a black leather axe frog to carry it in. Also has brown suede leather wrapped around the lower handle. The Nordic hand axe cannot be separated from the mystique of the Viking Warrior. These feared fighting men used spear, sword and axe as they gained a reputation as solders and adventurers that is still renowned today. This axe would have been a weapon and tool used whether on the farm, on the hunt, in combat or on a voyage of discovery. This example is a Peterson Type C style axe with a differentially tempered and hardened edge the axehead has a pronounced hanging beard, nearly straight top and slightly curved cutting edge. The Type C was a style found in the northern half of Norway and in Sweden and this particular example is based on an original found in the Nordland region of Norway. The Arms & Armor Nordland Axe comes mounted on a stained hickory shaft, custom turned for this piece. The lower end of the haft kicks out slightly with a small toe to seat the hand when swinging this weapon at full length a detail is seen on surviving axe shafts. Overall length: 21" Head width: 6" Cutting Edge Length: 4.3" Weight 2.6lbs

Price: 140 USD

Location: Frederick, Maryland

End Time: 2024-12-03T20:16:05.000Z

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