Product description
This axe head is modeled after various examples found in Scandinavia, the British Isles, France, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
This type of axe head is classified as Petersen Type B. It features the typical “bearded” shape, with a protruding lower section. Axes of this type are often found in contexts related to warfare. They were produced at least between around 800 and 900 AD, and possibly as early as the beginning of the 7th century.
The “beard”—the downward-extending part of the blade—provided a larger cutting surface without making the axe heavier. This design allowed the user to grip the haft just behind the head for shaving or working wood. In combat, the beard offered additional advantages, such as hooking or pulling an opponent’s shield or weapon.
This axe head is entirely handmade from iron. It has a blunt edge, making it well suited for reenactment battles.
The blade is 15.5 cm long, with a cutting edge of 11 cm, and an eye measuring 25 × 33 mm. It weighs 650 grams.
