Check the listing for details. Hanwei Forge Antiqued 30.25" Viking Bearded Fighting Axe + Sheath Combat Ready. Condition: New. Listed at 99.95 USD. Viking Bearded Axe + Sheath (X1073N) Historically Accurate, Fully Functional, Antiqued 30.25" Overall, 6" Blade Length Paul Chen | Hanwei Forge•••8/10/23 back in stock, limited quantity. Indispensable both on the farm and in battle, the bearded axe provided a concentration of power behind a relatively short cutting edge, and was capable of felling trees as well as punching through any armour of the period in combat. It excelled as a close quarters weapon, especially when paired with a shield. There are many fine examples of bearded axes in TV series like Vikings and The Last Kingdom, noted for detailed recreations. These replicas are historically accurate as well as more rugged and less expensive than the licensed reproductions and may be customized for a unique look. Made by Hanwei Forge in China. MSRP: $125.00, you save 20% Historically Accurate Fully Functional Hardwood Shaft and 1090 High Carbon Steel Specifications:Overall: 30.25” Blade Length: 6” Weight: 2 lb 14 ozThickness at Guard: .57”Steel: 1090 high carbon, Swedish Powder Steel, L6 Bainite See last photo to compare range of sizes & weights of various Hanwei | Paul Chen axes. This one (XH1073N) is in the medium to large range. wikipedia: A bearded axe, or Skeggöx (from Old Norse Skegg, beard + öx, axe) refers to various axes, used as a tool and weapon, as early as the 6th century AD. It is most commonly associated with Viking Age Scandinavians. The lower portion of an axe bit is called the "beard" and the cutting edge of the bearded axe extends below the width of the butt to provide a wide cutting surface while keeping the overall weight of the axe low. The hook, or "beard" of the axe would also have been useful in battle, for example to pull weapons out of the defender's grasp, or to pull down a shield to allow another attacker to strike at the unprotected defender. Additionally this design allows the user to grip the haft directly behind the head for planing or shaving wood. Variations of this design are still in use by modern woodworkers and some foresters. Comments: This is the real deal, rugged and built to last. All the Paul Chen | Hanwei Forge designs are well-made and historically accurate. I own two different styles of the Viking axes myself and they were very popular last year at DragonFest. Hopefully you can tell from the photos how awesome this is, not just the solid construction, but also the beauty of the antiqued finish to rich color and fine grain of the hardwood shaft. I'm a collector and weekend warrior. I only list what I own and can personally recommend. This item guaranteed authentic, new in box and direct from manufacturer. See my seller ratings and buy with confidence, plus super fast Priority Mail shipping. Please see this note from sword Manufacturer Guide online; ...it is especially important when buying Paul Chen Hanwei [products] online to avoid shopping based on price alone, as many of the sellers who stock them at close to wholesale prices are selling seconds or defective items that should have been inspected and sent back to the factory as per Hanwei’s usual policy with their wholesalers.