short danish axe

short danish axeThis type of axe head is classified as Petersen type M, better known as the famous Daneaxe. The blade has a wide, very thin forged, wedge shaped, and flared cutting edge, often with yoke like projections on either side of the eye. The head is relatively light due to the thin steel, but large in surface area. This is the classic Daneaxe, which began appearing in larger numbers around 950 AD. It was used by elite warriors, such as huscarls, and was

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a tradition that evolved from the long Germanic saxes and gradually disappeared after the Christianisation of Scandinavia in the 10th–12th centuries

Shirts such as these were worn throughout the Middle Ages across all classes of society

measure your head circumference whilst wearing it

the haft can be easily removed and replaced with a longer one

The gloves are well-suited to a glove size 8–9

Crafted from viscose

helped protect plate armour from corrosion and rust

Damascus steel combines the good properties of softer and harder steel

Crafted from 1 mm thick steel

the blade has been designed to be 1/3rd flexible and just as strong as a steel sword

The vambrace consists of several steel lamellars that are attached to a leather vambrace