Small Viking Axe

[papstomahawks]

Hi,

Here is something for "brut de forge" fans and all the vikings out here. Axe forged from one piece od 1055 carbon steel with punched eye and hikory handle. I will come with leather edge cover as well.

Details:
Length: 52cm
Width: 17cm
Cutting edge: 8cm


I'm looking for £110 for this plus shipping costs (20£ for GLS service in Europe, for other countries please ask)
I accept paypal and bank transfers.
I can do more photos on request, I will be happy to answer on any questions.

 

[bridget]

wow, what a fantastic thing did you make it? very good work!

i like the sheath as well


Tony

 

[papstomahawks]

Hi Tony,
Yes, that's my work
Check my thread in Edged tools, you will find more of them

 

[bridget]

okay heading over there now! thanks


Tony

 

[devilDev]

Hi ,
Really nice work.
Would you say this design was primarily a fighting axe for Vikings ?
Cheers,
Mark

 

[vestlenning]

Beautiful it is!

 

[papstomahawks]

Hi ,
Really nice work.
Would you say this design was primarily a fighting axe for Vikings ?
Cheers,
Mark

Hi Mark,
Well I would say it's not typical fighting axe - more like camping one. The fighting axes from North usually had bigger beards, that's from what I know.

AND quick promo: 110 GBP total with shipping.

 

[devilDev]

Hi Mark,
Well I would say it's not typical fighting axe - more like camping one. The fighting axes from North usually had bigger beards, that's from what I know.

AND quick promo: 110 GBP total with shipping.

Thank you ,I understand .
Have you ever made a viking one handed fighting axe ?

 

[papstomahawks]

Thank you ,I understand .
Have you ever made a viking one handed fighting axe ?

Well yes, something like this:

 

[devilDev]

Thank you , they look great.
A very strong looking handle, but I suppose it had to be to face a shield wall.
I like the hammered finish, it's plain and simple. But do you think the decorated version more likely something a viking would carry ?

 

[papstomahawks]

Thank you , they look great.
A very strong looking handle, but I suppose it had to be to face a shield wall.
I like the hammered finish, it's plain and simple. But do you think the decorated version more likely something a viking would carry ?

Well, as far as I'm concerned Vikings were well known from they higly decorative pieces of weapon. That doesn't mean that every single one could afford engraved axe or something, but they used some decorative techniques for sure

 

[devilDev]

Is that how you do the patterning on your axe heads (engraving) ?
What do you think about having a leather whipped handle grip and lanyard?

 

[papstomahawks]

Is that how you do the patterning on your axe heads (engraving) ?
What do you think about having a leather whipped handle grip and lanyard?

The dragon was etched (thats the method of engraving)
Well the leather on the grip is great, I did couple of axes with it.

Btw:
Axe is still available

 

[Dave]

I would definitely have bought one of these if I didnt already have a good forged hawk from DB.

They're such great little tools.

 

[devilDev]

The dragon was etched (thats the method of engraving)
Well the leather on the grip is great, I did couple of axes with it.

Btw:
Axe is still available

I see it's still available.

I was thinking of commissioning you to make one for me. Would you be interested in that ?

 

[papstomahawks]

Hi,
Yup, but I cannot accept the order until the end of July, my books are closed right now

 

[devilDev]

No worries , I'll contact you then.
Thank you papstomahawks.