Premium Pattern-Welded Axe, Hornavan

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NOTE! This is a premium all-Damascus axe with a very unusual pattern in an engraved horn scabbard. It also comes with a unique handmade blade guard to protect the axe head.

Viking axe with pattern-welded blade and handle made of black oak. Deer antler sheath with engraved motif and brass fittings. Based on original find from Hornavan, Lappland, Sweden.

This piece is individually handcrafted with meticulous attention to historical detail and traditional forging techniques, giving it a character that feels truly alive. The combination of the beautiful welded pattern, the deep tone of black oak, and the authentic design makes this axe a masterpiece — both a weapon of the past and a work of art for today.

The original axe can today be seen at the Swedish History Museum: LINK TO ORIGINAL FIND

• Premium craftmanship
• Forged in limited batches
• Based on an archaeological find from Hornavan, Sweden
• Pattern-welded blade
• Handle: Black oak
• Total length of axe : 25.5" / 65 cm
• Length of axe head: 5.5" / 14 cm
• Length of cutting edge : 4.7" / 12 cm
• Length of axe head in sheath : 5.9" / 15 cm
• Comes with a precisely fitted and decorated axe blade scabbard made of deer antler.

Photo of original by Vedin, Eva. Historiska museet/SHM