I have this coming from a fellow in England. He takes recovered axes and re-shapes them. This appears to be in the style of a Viking bearded axe, but with a shorter shaped haft.
Hi and thanks for looking at this custom shaped unique Viking styled Battle Axe / Hatchet Ca 1910.
The vintage carbon steel head is in excellent condition with no defects and has been cleaned, treated, custom shaped by myself to retain the temper and all polished to show off the patina and character. Then the bit is polished and given a wicked edge sharp enough to slice paper.
The silky smooth handle is a vintage Ash complementing the head, sanded back, treated with Teak Oil and Beeswax for a superior grip and shine then fixed with a wooden and Steel wedge.
Dimensions:
Poll to bit - 5 3/8" / 138mm
Cutting edge - 3 1/2" / 89mm
Handle Length - 13 1/2" / 340gm
Weight - 1lb 1oz /482gm
Because of the impeccable balance it's very easy to use, swing, spin and manipulate. I can balance it on one finger and no side roll either. Easy to choke up on and good for intricate carving work.
Hi and thanks for looking at this custom shaped unique Viking styled Battle Axe / Hatchet Ca 1910.
The vintage carbon steel head is in excellent condition with no defects and has been cleaned, treated, custom shaped by myself to retain the temper and all polished to show off the patina and character. Then the bit is polished and given a wicked edge sharp enough to slice paper.
The silky smooth handle is a vintage Ash complementing the head, sanded back, treated with Teak Oil and Beeswax for a superior grip and shine then fixed with a wooden and Steel wedge.
Dimensions:
Poll to bit - 5 3/8" / 138mm
Cutting edge - 3 1/2" / 89mm
Handle Length - 13 1/2" / 340gm
Weight - 1lb 1oz /482gm
Because of the impeccable balance it's very easy to use, swing, spin and manipulate. I can balance it on one finger and no side roll either. Easy to choke up on and good for intricate carving work.