{"product_id":"handmade-viking-carbon-steel-axe-with-wooden-handle","title":"Handmade Viking Carbon Steel Axe with Wooden Handle","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Makes Our Handmade Viking Carbon Steel Axe Stand Out?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOur Handmade Viking Carbon Steel Axe is a decorative display piece, pairing a carbon steel head engraved with interlaced knotwork with a dark wooden handle and leather detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe knotwork runs across the face of the head in bright silver tones against the darker steel, giving the axe strong visual impact on a wall, shelf or mantel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe edge is left unsharpened, so the axe is made for display, collection and gifting rather than cutting work. Collectors building a Norse themed wall can pair it with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/leviathan-norse-axe-replica-god-of-war-fantasy-prop\"\u003eLeviathan Norse axe replica\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\u003eHead Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngraved interlaced knotwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnsharpened, display only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\" (approx. 51 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiamond textured pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Detailing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTan cord wrap and braided lanyard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrown leather with snap closure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePersonalization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom engraving on request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurpose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecorative display and collection\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 the Knotwork Design?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInterlaced knotwork, with bands that weave over and under each other without a clear beginning or end, appears across early medieval art in Scandinavia, Britain and Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNorse craftsmen used interlace on brooches, carved stones and decorated weapons, and the style remains one of the most recognizable motifs linked to the Viking world. 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 Is the Axe Made for Display Only?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe edge is intentionally left unsharpened, which makes the piece safer to hang, handle and show off in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIts value lies in the engraved head, textured handle and leather details rather than cutting performance. Buyers looking for a working outdoor axe can browse forged, sharpened designs in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/viking-axes\"\u003eViking axe collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Details Set the Handle Apart?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe dark wooden handle carries a diamond textured pattern along the grip, adding depth and visual interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA tan cord wrap near the head breaks up the dark wood, and a braided lanyard at the base makes the axe easy to hang on a hook or peg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow Should the Axe Be Displayed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWall mounts, display stands and shadow boxes all suit the piece, ideally at eye level where the knotwork catches the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStudies, hallways, offices, cabins and themed rooms all make good homes for it, and the leather sheath keeps the head protected when the axe is stored or moved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCan the Axe Be Personalized?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInitials, a name or a meaningful date can be engraved on request, turning the axe into a keepsake gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePersonalized pieces suit birthdays, anniversaries, Father’s Day and groomsmen gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow Should the Axe Be Cared For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWipe the head with a soft, dry cloth and apply a thin coat of mineral oil now and then, since carbon steel can rust if moisture sits on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRub a little natural oil into the wooden handle occasionally, and keep the axe in a room with steady humidity, away from damp walls or direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Choose Our Handmade Viking Carbon Steel Axe?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOur axe combines an engraved carbon steel head with knotwork detailing, a textured wooden handle, cord and leather accents and a leather sheath. It suits Viking collectors, Norse themed décor and gift buyers looking for a striking display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stag Steel Knives","offers":[{"title":"Axe without Engraving","offer_id":67682396504227,"sku":"0480","price":370.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Axe with Engraving","offer_id":67682396536995,"sku":"0480-1","price":390.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4621\/4332\/files\/Hand-ForgedCarbonSteelVikingAxe.webp?v=1791986657","url":"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/products\/handmade-viking-carbon-steel-axe-with-wooden-handle","provider":"Stag Steel Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}