The axe, inherited from the Frank's wars with the Romans,
remained an ever-present Viking weapon. It also demonstrated
the Scandinavian genius for evolving specialized weaponry.
The smaller axes are sized to be carried thrust through a
belt, to serve as a backup weapon and being one-handed,
they were used in combination with a shield. The Mammen Axe,
one of the best-known and best-decorated examples of the
small Viking throwing axe, is a perfect example of the
Viking's blend of art and war. Excavated from a famous 10th
century barrow near Mammen, Denmark, the original is
decorated with silver-inlaid engraving in the typical
Celtic manner. Our recreation of this beautiful piece is a
tribute to the creative as well as the martial side of this
dynamic, influential culture.
*Fully Functional
*Historically Accurate
This product was added to our catalog on Sunday 03 July, 2005.
