Legal & Safety Notice

This is a traditionally hand-forged axe, produced using established traditional forging techniques and supplied with a sharpened edge as part of authentic manufacture. This item is intended for display and collection only and is not intended for combat or practical use.

🔞 Sold to adults aged 18+ only, in line with applicable UK legislation regarding traditional hand-crafted swords. Strict age verification applies.

Description

The Viking's Everyday Weapon.

Simple.

Reliable.

Deadly.

The Hanwei Antiqued Short Viking Axe is inspired by the versatile axes carried by Norse warriors throughout the Viking Age. Used for everything from daily camp life to fierce battlefield encounters, the short axe became one of the most practical and iconic weapons in Scandinavian history.

Expertly crafted by Hanwei, this beautifully antiqued reproduction combines traditional styling with modern craftsmanship. The forged carbon steel head features a blackened finish and a hardened, sharpened edge, while the tapered hardwood shaft uses the traditional slip-head construction found on many historical originals, providing a secure and authentic fit.

Well balanced and designed to reflect the handling characteristics of the originals, this axe has even been produced to withstand throwing and is competition approved, making it a favourite among historical throwing enthusiasts as well as collectors.

To complete the package, Hanwei includes a leather edge cover for safer handling, transport and storage.

Whether displayed alongside Viking weaponry or used for historical demonstrations, this is a superb example of one of history's most enduring axe designs.

✨ Why collectors love the Hanwei Short Viking Axe

🪓 Premium Hanwei historical reproduction
⚔️ Inspired by authentic Viking-era utility and fighting axes
🛠️ Forged carbon steel head with antiqued blackened finish
🪵 Traditional tapered hardwood shaft with slip-head construction
🗡️ Hardened, sharpened cutting edge
🎯 Well balanced and competition approved for throwing
🛡️ Includes genuine leather edge cover
📏 Overall length: 25.25 inches (64.1cm)
🪵 Handle length: 25 inches (63.5cm)
🗡️ Cutting edge: 5.25 inches (13.3cm)
⚖️ Weight: 907g

Built for the Viking Age.

Admired for generations.

🇬🇧 Fast UK shipping — no customs, no longship raids, no nonsense.

This sword is a traditional, hand-forged blade inspired by authentic Viking-era utility and fighting axes, created for collectors with an appreciation for axe craftsmanship.

Forged from carbon steel using [forging method, e.g. clay tempering / differential hardening], it combines authentic construction with display-quality presentation.

Key Features

• Traditional hand-forged axe

• Carbon Steel blade

• Sharpened edge as part of traditional finishing

• Full-tang construction

• Approximate blade length: 13.3 cm
  

• Suitable for collection or display

Age Verification:
This product is sold to adults aged 18 years and over. By purchasing, you confirm that you meet this requirement. Orders may be subject to age verification checks prior to dispatch, and we reserve the right to cancel any order where age cannot be satisfactorily verified.

Important Information

• This axe is supplied as a traditional hand-crafted blade and is not sold for self-defence or unlawful use

• Customers are responsible for safe handling and secure storage

• Ownership and use may be subject to local laws — customers should ensure compliance in their jurisdiction