{"product_id":"hand-forged-viking-bearded-axe-with-custom-engraved-handle","title":"Hand-Forged Viking Bearded Axe with Custom Engraved Handle","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Makes Our Hand-Forged Viking Bearded Axe Stand Out?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOur Hand-Forged Viking Bearded Axe pairs a carbon steel bearded head with a stained hardwood handle, both carrying Elder Futhark runes, finished with layered leather wrapping and a leather wrist loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRunes are etched along the bevel of the head and carved into the sides of the handle, so the inscription runs from steel to wood as one continuous design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt about 53 cm (21 inches) overall, the axe sits between a belt hatchet and a full camp axe, compact enough to pack yet long enough for a proper swing. Buyers who want a lighter bushcraft profile without runework can compare the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/handmade-damascus-steel-bushcraft-axe-with-wood-handle\"\u003ehandmade Damascus bushcraft axe with wood handle\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAxe Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViking bearded axe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53 cm (approx. 21\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead Detailing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEtched Elder Futhark runes along the bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStained hardwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Detailing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarved runic inscriptions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack leather overstrike guard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack leather cross strapping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLanyard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather wrist loop\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\"\u003eWhat Are Elder Futhark Runes?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Elder Futhark is the oldest form of the runic alphabet, a set of 24 characters used across Germanic Europe from roughly the 2nd to the 8th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBy the Viking Age, Scandinavians had shifted to the shorter Younger Futhark of 16 runes, but the Elder set remains the most recognized today and appears widely on Norse inspired craftwork. Readers curious about how axes fit into everyday Norse life can explore our guide to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/viking-axe-history\"\u003eViking axe history\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Choose a Bearded Profile?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe beard extends the lower edge down below the eye of the head, giving a long cutting edge on a light head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe open space behind the beard lets the hand choke up close to the edge for carving, shaving and spoon work, which is why bearded axes have long been favoured for green woodworking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Does the Overstrike Collar Do?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn overstrike happens when the handle, rather than the edge, hits the wood, and repeated misses can crack the neck of the handle just below the head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe thick black leather collar wrapped at that point absorbs those knocks and protects the timber. Lower down, black leather cross strapping gives a firm, non slip grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Include a Wrist Loop?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe leather wrist loop at the base of the handle helps keep the axe in hand during repetitive work such as splitting kindling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGood technique matters just as much as the loop, and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/does-anyone-know-how-to-use-an-axe-beginner-safety-guide\"\u003ebeginner axe safety guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers grip, stance and a safe swing path step by step.\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 use and keep a light coat of oil on the steel, since carbon steel will rust if moisture sits on it. Avoid storing the axe in a leather sheath for long periods, since leather holds moisture against the steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOil the hardwood handle occasionally and condition the leather wraps. Other forged heads, from camp hatchets to engraved collector pieces, 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\"\u003eWhy Choose Our Hand-Forged Viking Bearded Axe?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOur axe combines a hand forged carbon steel bearded head, Elder Futhark runes on steel and wood, a protective leather collar, a leather wrapped grip and a wrist loop. It suits bushcraft, green woodworking, camping, reenactment and Norse themed displays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stag Steel Knives","offers":[{"title":"Axe without Engraving","offer_id":67681827782819,"sku":"0477","price":300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Axe with Engraving","offer_id":67681827815587,"sku":"0477-1","price":320.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4621\/4332\/files\/HandcraftedVikingAxewithCustomHandleEngraving.webp?v=1791982222","url":"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/hand-forged-viking-bearded-axe-with-custom-engraved-handle","provider":"Stag Steel Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}