{"product_id":"handmade-damascus-steel-viking-axe-with-engraved-wood-handle","title":"Handmade Damascus Steel Viking Axe with Engraved Wood Handle","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Makes Our Handmade Damascus Steel Viking Axe Stand Out?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOur Handmade Damascus Steel Viking Axe is a 21 inch axe with a wave pattern Damascus steel head and a curved wooden handle carved with interlaced knotwork, sold with a leather sheath and free personalization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe flowing lines in the head come from layers of steel forge welded together, so the pattern on every axe is one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe handle carries carved knotwork near the head and horizontal grooves along the lower grip, giving the axe both decoration and a secure hold. Buyers who prefer a slimmer bushcraft profile with tomahawk balance can compare the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/handmade-damascus-steel-bushcraft-axe-with-wood-handle\"\u003ehandmade Damascus steel 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\u003eDamascus steel, heat treated and polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamascus Pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWave pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAxe Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViking camping axe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21\" (approx. 53 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\" x 6.5\" (approx. 15 x 16.5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural wood, curved profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Detailing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarved interlaced knotwork and grooved grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheath Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather sheath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePersonalization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eName, date or logo, engraved free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandmade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Is a Damascus Steel Axe?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Damascus steel axe is an axe whose head is forged from layers of two or more steels welded together, then etched so the layers show as a visible pattern on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eModern Damascus is made by stacking high carbon steels, forge welding them into a single billet, and folding or manipulating the layers before shaping the head. An acid etch darkens one steel more than the other, which reveals the wave pattern seen on our axe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIs Damascus Steel Good for an Axe?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes, Damascus steel works well for an axe when it is built from quality high carbon steels and properly heat treated, giving a head that hardens at the edge and holds up to regular cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe pattern itself does not make the steel stronger; performance comes from the steels used and the heat treatment. The real advantage of Damascus is that it combines working performance with a surface no plain steel can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Is the Viking Axe Used For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe axe is used for camp and outdoor tasks such as splitting kindling, processing firewood, trimming branches, bushcraft work and clearing small limbs around a site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt 21 inches, it sits between a belt hatchet and a full camp axe, long enough for a two handed choke on splitting yet light enough to pack. It also works as a display piece in a cabin, den or Viking collection. Other forged heads in different sizes 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\"\u003eCan the Axe Be Personalized?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes, the axe can be engraved with a name, a date or a logo at no extra cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePersonalization makes the axe a lasting gift for a father, son, groomsman or anyone who spends time outdoors, and the engraving turns a working tool into a family keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Does the Knotwork Handle Design Mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInterlaced knotwork is a decorative style of bands woven over and under each other, used widely in early medieval Scandinavian, Irish and British art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNorse craftsmen carved interlace into wood, stone and metal, from ship prows to brooches. On our axe, the carved knotwork sits near the head while horizontal grooves lower down provide grip texture where the hand does most of its work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow Do You Care for a Damascus Axe?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTo care for a Damascus axe, wipe the head dry after every use, keep a thin coat of oil on the steel, and store it outside the leather sheath in a dry room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDamascus contains high carbon steel, so it will rust if moisture sits on it, and leather traps that moisture against the metal. Oil the wooden handle a few times a year, and when the edge dulls, follow our guide on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/how-to-sharpen-an-axe\"\u003ehow to sharpen an axe\u003c\/a\u003e with a file and puck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Choose Our Handmade Damascus Steel Viking Axe?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOur Handmade Damascus Steel Viking Axe combines a wave pattern Damascus head, a curved wooden handle with carved knotwork and a grooved grip, a leather sheath and free personalization. It suits camping, bushcraft, Viking collectors and gift buyers looking for a one of a kind axe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stag Steel Knives","offers":[{"title":"Axe without Engraving","offer_id":67683938697379,"sku":"0482","price":450.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Axe with Engraving","offer_id":67683938730147,"sku":"0482-1","price":470.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4621\/4332\/files\/DamascusSteelVikingAxewithEngravedWoodenHandle.webp?v=1792005047","url":"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/handmade-damascus-steel-viking-axe-with-engraved-wood-handle","provider":"Stag Steel Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}