Introduction Most Viking axes on the market are not Viking axes. They are shaped like Viking axes. They are photographed like Viking axes. They are... Continue reading
Introduction Twenty metres away, a Norse skirmisher draws back his arm. The shield wall has not yet clashed. The two armies are still sizing each... Continue reading
Introduction In the summer of 793 AD, Norse longships appeared off the coast of Lindisfarne, a small island monastery on the northeast coast of England.... Continue reading
Introduction The Vikings were not a one-axe people. Norse warriors, farmers, shipbuilders, and hunters each carried a different type of axe — purpose-built for their... Continue reading
Buying a Viking axe sounds simple — until you realise there are dozens of styles, steel grades, handle lengths, and price points to choose from.... Continue reading
Introduction If you have ever seen a Viking axe with that distinctive downward-hooked blade, you have already seen a bearded axe. It is one of... Continue reading
The Viking axes in warfare and rituals played a pivotal role in Norse culture, serving both as formidable weapons on the battlefield and as sacred objects in... Continue reading
Are you searching for hand forged Viking axes for sale to add to your collection or enhance your re-enactment gear? At Orion Krafts, we proudly offer an... Continue reading
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