Vikingbijl, handgesmeed staal, type F, semi-scherp Middeleeuwse schoenen The rest of the hilt

The rest of the hilt has geometric motifs

This throwing axe has a hand-forged axe blade with a sharp edge

This made it a real eye-catcher

met een voering van zwart katoen

They were worn by both civilians and soldiers

Vikingbijl, handgesmeed staal, type F, semi-scherp Middeleeuwse schoenen The rest of the hiltThe axe was an indispensable and versatile tool for the Vikings, whether used for felling trees, building ships, houses, and furniture, or as a weapon in combat. The shape and size of the axe heads were adapted to their intended use. Some axes were beautifully decorated, serving as status symbols and often buried alongside their owner. This type of axe head is classified as Petersen Type F. The blade resembles that of Type E, but is more symmetrical,