Viking Great Axe

Viking Great Axe
Cold Steel has been a long time believer in the ferocious cutting power of a well-designed Viking Axe. Until recently, they lacked the technical ability to make one to their satisfaction. However, with their new state-of-the-art forging facility, they can offer the customers something truly exceptional.

The Viking Great Axe's formidably long, thin blade is fully polished and hand sharpened to a bone-splitting, shield shattering edge. It comes with a robust approx. 25.4 cm cutting surface that terminates in two sharp horns or points. Traditionally, the longer top point was used for stabbing, gouging, or parrying, while the slightly shorter bottom point was used to capture an opponent's shield or to hook and immobilize his neck, arms, or legs.

To maximize leverage, strength, and dexterity of movement, the Viking Axe is equipped with a very strong, resilient haft. Made in Maine from the best hickory available, it enhances and amplifies the Viking Axe's lethal potential as a cutting, chopping and stabbing weapon.

Details:
Overall Length: approx. 132 cm
Hawk Length: approx. 24.4 cm
Handle Length: aprrox. 121.9 cm
Blade Material: 1055 Carbon
Handle Material: Hickory
Weight: aprrox. 2099.5 g

This is an item from the Cold Steel program in 2012.