In the latter part of the Viking Age, a type of axe intended for use only in battle was developed. Streamlined and elegant, but at the same time a powerful lethal weapon. The broadaxe was a weapon to rival the sword as the foremost symbol of a warrior.

Sometimes called a broadaxe (Old Norse: breiðøx), the blade was broad and thin, intended to give a long powerful cut when swung, effective against cavalry, shields and unarmored opponents.

We have learned about the types of Viking axes, from the intricate Mammen Axe to the fearsome Dane Axe, from religious explanatory cross axe to most famous bearded axe (also known as Ragnar axe), each reflecting the unique demands and skills of its time.

2018年6月12日 · Q: What unique or unusual techniques did the Vikings have for fighting with the two handed broad axe? A: The ancient Scandinavian peoples, aka the Norse, had three special techniques they used the broad axe for: ship building, splitting logs, and building homes.

2024年11月22日 · Axes were the most common weapon during the Viking Age, from the utalitarian farmers tool to warriors weapons of war. This is their story.

2015年8月16日 · The Paul Chen / Hanwei Viking Broad Axe features an antiqued carbon steel head affixed to a dark stained hard wood shaft. Includes a leather edge cover.

A massive two-handed Viking Broad Axe based on a find from Langeid in Norway. Just as the original, it has a brass cylinder on the shaft that runs through the axe head. Grimfrost in runes is stamped onto the blade as a "makers mark".

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