Viking axes were extremely useful weapons, but they Viking axe also suffered from occasional failure during use. Sometimes, the axehead would break when hitting a stone or other hard object, or it would fly off its haft. When this happens, you will have to rely on the haft and its handle to protect yourself.

Templar Horseman's War Axe

 

The Templar Horseman's War-Axe was designed by Bruce Brookhart for Generation 2/Legacy Arms. It features a sharpened and tempered carbon steel head, and a hardwood shaft with leather wrapped grip and leather retaining loop. The Templar War-Axe has a full leather scabbard, leather lanyard, and a leather headcover.

 

The Templar Horseman's War-Axe features a double-pinned axe head, which is shaped with a subtle curve. The leather-covered grip and faux-braid pattern is also functional and sized well. The Templar Horseman's Axe is a full-functioning axe with a sturdy leather grip and a well-balanced haft.

 

This Templar Horseman's War-Axe was designed for speed and power. Its long, curved blade was effective for splitting shields and mail. Its back hammer poll was pointed and allowed the axe to crush bone. It was a high-tech weapon for its time.

Mammen axe

 

The Mammen axe is an example of functional Viking axes. Its head is decorated with a tree motif, which is often interpreted as representing the Christian Tree of Life or the Pagan tree Yggdrasil. The other side features an animal figure. While the actual symbol is not known, historical literature suggests that it could be a rooster or the Christian Tree of Life.

 

The Mammen axe was named for a Danish village, which discovered it. It is made of iron with silver inlay. Its design is very elaborate, with a mix of pagan and Christian motifs. It is believed to have belonged to a high-ranking Viking.

 

The original Mammen axe has an amazingly detailed design on both sides. It is adorned with silver inlay, which is applied to the haft and head. It also has two deep grooves that cross the socket and four raised platforms. These details are unique to this axe.

 

The Mammen axe has a symbolic meaning as it carries the name of Mammen, the Viking queen. It was used as a weapon in battle and was highly functional. It was used by the Vikings as well as for everyday use. It is a good example of functional Viking axes that were used by the Vikings.

 

Although axes were functional Viking tools, they occasionally failed during use. Sometimes the axehead would hit a hard object and break, or the head would simply fly off. The haft was often wrapped in metal to reduce the possibility of breaking.

Dane axe

 

The Dane axe is a two-handed weapon that originated in Scandinavia. Its distinctive features include a prominent horn on the bit's toe and heel, and an extremely thin, high-carbon steel edge. This type of axe was very functional for the Vikings of the late Middle Ages, although they were rarely used in modern times.

 

The Dane axe is most commonly associated with the Vikings. It is even featured on the coat of arms of the country of Norway. However, it was also used in England and remained in use until the 16th century, when Viking influence began to fade. Its thin head is thought to have made it extremely maneuverable and powerful. It also has an extended toe and heel. Because of these features, the Dane axe became an ancestor of the halberd.

 

The Dane axe was functional in both hunting and battle. Its curved blade is long enough to cut through wood, and has a long handle to help with maneuverability. The blade also has a sharp heel which served as a deadly point in battle. This feature enabled the Dane axe to hook over an opponent's shield during a grappling match. This fighting style is still practiced by Norwegians today.

 

The Dane axe head was based on three extant artefacts from the Viking era in Britain. The British Museum has a hammersmith axe, and the Norwich-Axe is on display at Norwich Castle Museum. The Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology holds the R560 and R523 axes.

 

There are several Scandinavian axes of high quality. These are very similar to the Lund axe and the Birka axe, which are both decorated with silver and copper inlays. They are also similar to the Trelleborg axe and Petersen type M axe.

Dane axe's haft

 

The haft is the strongest part of a Dane viking axe. They were commonly used in the Anglo-Scandinavian Wars, which were fought continuously and for long periods of time. These axes were used by both the Danish and Norse Vikings. Their weight made them difficult to use one-handed.

 

The blade is very sharp, and the haft is long and narrow. This makes them useful in woodworking. In battle, the blade is used to hack away flesh. It is not uncommon for Vikings to use the blade of a broadaxe to hook their opponents' shield or weapon. In addition to being used as a weapon of war, Vikings also used these axes for woodworking and hunting.

 

The Dane axe was developed around the 10th century. It has a six-foot-long haft and a head with a surface area of about twelve inches. Its head is also extremely thin, averaging only two millimeters thick along its edge. The Dane axe's thin-bladed head was a good choice for battle. But it was not as useful in hand-to-hand combat as a smaller hand axe.

 

Another example is the way a Viking axe's haft is wound. Many axes were made with a thick wedge-shaped head, which was punched out by drift and folded around the eye. The edge was then made from steel bit welded onto the iron head. The wrap was usually symmetrical, but there were also asymmetrical wraps in which the weld was placed slightly forward of the eye.

 

The haft of a Dane viking axe is typically between 0.9 and 1.2 m (3 and 4 feet) long, though some were longer. They were sometimes adorned with inlaid silver or other materials and did not have the rounded steel edge. Some examples also have a brass haft cap, presumably to protect the head of the weapon and keep it safe from battle.