Need Your Input On The Greatest Viking Battle Axe Of ALL Time!!!!

First and foremost it's a Norse axe. Viking was what they did to other people.

The Norse tended to adapt their tools to weaponry, and living in the northern Boreal Forest, axes are at the top.
Single blade axes. A double bit axe with a beard on it is not very useful for chopping wood. A single bearded
blade would have greater utility. Might I suggest making two Norse axes? Simple one bearded edge and either
a 1h or 2h model. Hey! Why not BOTH? The double edge designs are sexy looking but more of a cosplay item
than a badass Norse weapon with which to loot and pillage. Or collect danegeld, then loot and pillage when they
go broke.
 
Cloetus said:
First and foremost it's a Norse axe. Viking was what they did to other people.

The Norse tended to adapt their tools to weaponry, and living in the northern Boreal Forest, axes are at the top.
Single blade axes. A double bit axe with a beard on it is not very useful for chopping wood. A single bearded
blade would have greater utility. Might I suggest making two Norse axes? Simple one bearded edge and either
a 1h or 2h model. Hey! Why not BOTH? The double edge designs are sexy looking but more of a cosplay item
than a badass Norse weapon with which to loot and pillage. Or collect danegeld, then loot and pillage when they
go broke.
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I'm with you 100%...I actually might have one of the grind peeps to cut off one of the bits...and make it into a fancy pizza cutter or a new holly defender....

But, double bit isn't necessary just cosplay (well as much as we can say swords in modern day nkt cos-play) while not historicaly common on axes outside of big wood chopping exes. They have been used

Here is an example of double bit Tabarzin, something used by Ottomans, Persians, Armenians, Indians etc. In the 18th and 19th centuries. This was a steel cavalry axe, which actually isn't that far of in concept than long handle double bit variant.
 

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It seems that I am in the minority here, but I like the head of the one on the left, with the length of the other two.
 
One detail the Single egde fans may be overlooking is They will be .210" Thick INFI. So a .210 poll/butt will be of very little use and I think it will take away from the overall style. If it was .375" like the Pork Chop it could be interesting and useful.
 
Boss1911 said:
One detail the Single egde fans may be overlooking is They will be .210" Thick INFI. So a .210 poll/butt will be of very little use and I think it will take away from the overall style. If it was .375" like the Pork Chop it could be interesting and useful.
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Yep, hence I asked for a small spike on the back, to drag the chopped logs and stuff.

But also can it be .375?
 
Jerry Busse said:
The Viking Long Serpent seems to have generated an outpouring amongst the HOGs for a companion Viking Battle Axe.

So, with that in mind, here are some drawings for you to look at. . .

They will be .210" Thick INFI, and will run anywhere from 17 -20" long overall.

These all feature a handle that tapers at the same angle as the blade on the Viking Long Serpent.

Take a look and tell us what you drink. . . errrr. . . think. . . . tell us what you think!

GO!!!

Let's Drink!

Jerry

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#3 for me... long double-edged.
 
(pure) Long serpent companion: right one
Not Long Serpent companion: post #19

Iā€™d probably buy eitherā€¦ or bothšŸ˜‰šŸ»
 
Jerry Busse said:
Here's the shortened single-edge model in line with the others.

Let's Drink!

Jerry

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#1 we already have quite a few near this category, crash rat, sniper hawk, rattlehawk(kind of) as far as having the hammer poll well it is pretty thin.
but any thicker and it is really not a fighting axe.

#2 neat and cool and all, but too pointy, i foresee a lot of folks poking themselves......a lot

#3 see number 1

#4 I really like it a bunch, not too pointy 2 edges incase you damage or dull one.
It is also what was asked for; Viking Battle axe,
at least what I see. when I think of one.
22 or so long from tips to tail
8" to 9" cutting edges

It would be really cool to laser runes in the handle :)
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David Brown said:
#1 we already have quite a few near this category, crash rat, sniper hawk, rattlehawk(kind of) as far as having the hammer poll well it is pretty thin.
but any thicker and it is really not a fighting axe.

#2 neat and cool and all, but too pointy, i foresee a lot of folks poking themselves......a lot

#3 see number 1

#4 I really like it a bunch, not too pointy 2 edges incase you damage or dull one.
It is also what was asked for; Viking Battle axe,
at least what I see. when I think of one.
22 or so long from tips to tail
8" to 9" cutting edges

It would be really cool to laser runes in the handle :)
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#2 is it really a fighting axe if people don't poke themselves?

Overall, if you think viking, it's never double bit. If you think Conan the Barbarian, Dungeons & Dragons...spot on. And no judgment there, it's going to be a fantasy piece.

Historicaly viking axes were both a weapon and a tool, with tool part often being first.

If you are saying fighting axe...that's basically dane exe, followed by pole axe. Shorter fighting axe is basically a tomahawk...hence we have similar offerings. Hence, light and nimble, heavier chopper can still be a tool and a weapon.

Viking axes have particular blade cross section too...which is often very completely overlooked by makers, it is thin in the middle and flares towards the edge and towards the handle.
 

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All that said, I already have the 1st option
 

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all valid points and I agree my friend.

what is the most useful for camping ? single bit and long handle for sure.
That is why Estwing Company has made millions making camping axes and hatchets for over 100 years

I am right there with you on historically correct = single bit broad head hatchets, because they are ;

easier to make
less dangerous
more useful for primitive tasks.


Watching the "Vikings" tv show, same thing their hatchets they fought with and threw were mostly single bit.
and they wore them stuffed in a sash or belt with no sheath.................insanity.

When I am asked what I would think of I think when I hear battle axe to go with the Long Serpent sword ? double bit every single time.
when asked what I would want ? given I have several single bit hatchets,........ I want a double bit.

Just looks cool. and makes me happy thinking about it :)


Historically accurate ? nope, never thought a modern steel and micarta or g-10 scaled hatchet/axe would be.

best camp axe ? not the absolute best choice, but will work.

Just my opinion

several things can be right at the same time :)
 
I think we all would agree we need a shield haha.

I do see what you mean, hence I said no judgment for Conan fantasy.

I'm just on historical bender as I mentioned earlier, traditional looking stuff. Fantasy vs traditional doesn't necessarily make either choice wrong.

Also, yeah a lot of references to axes being just tucked into belts or leather loops...maybe its from them being dull? Or maybe once you get cut on axe blade once you learn to min your hands...I certainly wouldn't trust myself wirh that set up.

Maybe it's fairly easy to make 2 bit and 1 bit version side by side, since it'll be just mirroring the bits. And maybe 1 bit version is cheaper to make, letting some of us live out fantasy on a budget haha.
 
The idea behind the Busse Ultimate Viking Battle Axe centers around modern design and materials. So, I guess what we are after is where the Viking axe would be today if it were to have kept developing. Solid, 1 piece integral construction, INFI steel, Modern handle materials, etc. . .

It is nearly impossible to find an original Viking axe with a double-edged design, but I imagine that a double-edged version would have ultimately come into being if it had kept evolving.

I've been working on more designs and will be posting them as they are finished. :cool:

Until then,

Let's Drink!

Jerry

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This has to be an axe that is melee swung overhead in a wide arc, berserker style and for that it needs a double edge and a long handle - thats just my take.
 
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