{"product_id":"hand-forged-carbon-steel-double-headed-berserker-axe","title":"Hand-Forged Carbon Steel Double-Headed Berserker Axe","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Makes Our Hand-Forged Carbon Steel Double-Headed Berserker Axe Stand Out?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOur Hand-Forged Carbon Steel Double-Headed Berserker Axe carries two matching bits on a single forged head, set on an engraved wooden handle with a leather wrapped grip and finished with a handmade leather sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe head spans 10 inches from edge to edge and carries interlaced knotwork across both cheeks, giving the axe a bold, symmetrical presence on a wall or display stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery head is forged, heat treated and tempered by hand, so small differences in line and finish occur from piece to piece. Collectors who want a lighter single bit design with Norse character can compare the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/custom-damascus-steel-viking-tomahawk-axe-with-leather-sheath\"\u003ecustom Damascus Viking tomahawk axe with leather sheath\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Are the Axe Specifications?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eProduct Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon steel, heat treated and tempered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAxe Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble-headed axe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBerserker and Viking inspired\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\" (approx.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\" (approx.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting Edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\" (approx.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterlaced knotwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngraved wood with leather wrap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheath Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandmade leather sheath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePersonalization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eName or text engraving, up to 20 characters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand forged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWho Were the Berserkers?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBerserkers were Norse warriors described in the sagas as fighting in a trance-like fury, and the name is usually traced to the Old Norse for “bear shirt.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSkalds and saga writers turned them into figures of legend, and the word itself passed into English to describe anyone seized by wild energy. The axe takes that name as a nod to the most fearsome image in Norse storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDid Vikings Use Double-Headed Axes?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMost Viking Age axes were single bit, from small hand axes to the long hafted Dane axe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDouble-headed designs belong more to ancient Mediterranean symbolism and later fantasy art than to Norse archaeology. Our axe is Viking inspired rather than a historical reproduction, and readers who want the real forms can explore our guide to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/types-of-viking-axes-bearded-dane-broad-and-hand-axes-explained\"\u003etypes of Viking axes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Carbon Steel for the Head?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCarbon steel hardens well under heat treatment and takes a keen edge, while tempering afterward restores toughness so the steel resists chipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHand forging also lets each bit be drawn out and shaped individually before the knotwork is applied. Other forged heads, from bearded Viking axes to camp hatchets, sit in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/handmade-axes\"\u003ehandmade axe collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Does the Engraved Handle Add?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe wooden handle carries engraved detailing along its length, matching the decorative character of the head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA leather wrap over the grip adds texture and a secure hold, and leather straps finish the look with a traditional touch. Each handle is engraved and wrapped by hand, so grain and detail differ slightly between axes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCan the Axe Be Personalized?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach axe can carry a name or short text of up to 20 characters, engraved at no extra cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThat makes it a strong choice for a groomsman, birthday or anniversary gift, or for marking a piece in a personal collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow Should the Axe Be Maintained?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWipe the head dry after handling and keep a light coat of mineral oil on the steel, since carbon steel will rust if moisture sits on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCondition the leather wrap and sheath occasionally. Leather holds moisture, so store the axe out of its sheath in a room with steady humidity rather than in a damp basement or garage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Choose Our Hand-Forged Carbon Steel Double-Headed Berserker Axe?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOur axe combines a hand forged carbon steel double head with knotwork detailing, an engraved wooden handle with a leather wrapped grip, free name engraving and a handmade leather sheath. It suits Viking collectors, Norse themed displays, cosplay and gift buyers, and pairs naturally with pieces from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/viking-axes\"\u003eViking axe collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stag Steel Knives","offers":[{"title":"Axe without Engraving","offer_id":67673395986595,"sku":"0475","price":410.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Axe with Engraving","offer_id":67673396019363,"sku":"0475-1","price":430.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4621\/4332\/files\/Double-HeadedBerserkerAxewithCarbonSteelBlades.webp?v=1791960343","url":"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/hand-forged-carbon-steel-double-headed-berserker-axe","provider":"Stag Steel Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}