Viking Rune Engraved Bearded Hatchet with Leather Wrapped Handle

Viking Rune Engraved Bearded Hatchet with Leather Wrapped HandleWhat Is a Viking Bearded Hatchet A Viking bearded hatchet is a compact Norse style axe with a lowered cutting edge that extends below the handle line. That beard gives the user more control for carving, notching and close camp work while keeping the tool light and easy to carry. Historical Viking Age axes were practical daily tools as well as symbolic objects, and runic writing was widely used across Scandinavia in the Viking Age. Key Features of This

and lightly oiled before storage

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shaped to sit comfortably in the hand and reinforced with solid metal bolsters for strength and balance

do not loosen over time

which matters when you're working fast at the water's edge or over a cleaning table

Feature Details Overall Length 10 inches Blade Length 6 inches Handle Length 4 inches Blade Material Ladder pattern Damascus steel Blade Style Wide rectangular Nakiri chopper Bolster Engraved Damascus steel bolster Handle Material Black resin with silver pins Construction Full tang Sheath Hand-tooled embossed leather sheath

twelve (12) and sixteen (16) slots

Includes leather sheath for safety

Sharpen with whetstone when needed

Hand forged Damascus steel axe head for superior durability

the materials support grip and long-term use

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